A nurse says, "I don't see what all the fuss is about bullying. Every new nurse has to go through it. It's just a part of the history of nursing
" How should the manager respond? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. "I know. It's a shame that all the old ways are changing."
2. "Why would you want to bully a new nurse? They are all so naïve and cute."
3. "The Joint Commission does not tolerate disruptive or abusive behavior."
4. "The American Nurses Association does not approve of bullying behaviors."
5. "New nurses bring new ideas. Why would you bully them?"
3,4,5
Rationale 1: Agreeing with the nurse only serves to reinforce the behavior.
Rationale 2: A statement about the new nurse being naïve and cute is a bullying behavior.
Rationale 3: The Joint Commission recommends a zero tolerance policy regarding disruptive or abusive behavior.
Rationale 4: The ANA recommends several strategies to combat these behaviors.
Rationale 5: New ideas are brought by new nurses. Bullying of any segment of the profession is wrong.
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