A nurse in the ICU has a natural rapport with her patients, communicates well with her colleagues, always strives to improve her practices by learning from more experienced nurses, and always shows up for her shift on time
Which characteristic of this nurse is the hallmark of excellence?
A) Natural rapport with patients
B) Effective communication with colleagues
C) Always striving to improve her practices
D) Punctuality
C
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The nurse is reviewing aspects of cultural care. Which statements illustrate proper cultural care? Select all that apply
a. Examine the patient within the context of one's own cultural health and illness practices. b. Select questions that are not complex. c. Ask questions rapidly. d. Touch patients within the cultural boundaries of their heritage. e. Pace questions throughout the physical examination.
An incident report is completed by a nurse to include all pertinent information. Which action should take place NEXT?
a. The report is channeled to the facility's risk management department. b. The nurse makes a verbal apology to the client. c. The report is placed in the affected client's chart. d. The nurse makes an appointment with the immediate supervisor.
Lee, the head nurse in ER, has attempted to meet Jillian, one of her staff RNs, for several days to discuss concerns about Jillian's relationships with her team members
Lee hopes to offer Jillian coaching so that Jillian's relationships can be more satisfying for Jillian and her team members. Each time Lee and Jillian set a time to meet, Jillian phones in sick. In this situation, Lee and Jil-lian are demonstrating: a. Similar conflict management strategies. b. Escalation of conflict. c. Avoidance and compromise strategies. d. Competing and compromise strategies.
When caring for a client at home with chronic confusion due to Alzheimer's disease, a priority nursing goal would be to:
a. promote client independence. b. promote a safe environment. c. promote therapeutic communication. d. provide increased environmental stimulation.