A new nurse expresses frustration at not being to complete all interventions for a group of patients in a timely manner
The nurse leaves the rounds report sheets at the nurse's station when caring for patients and reports having to go back and forth between rooms several times looking for equipment and supplies. This nurse could benefit from practicing better _____ skills.
a. Clinical decision-making
b. Organizational
c. Evaluation
d. Interpersonal communication
ANS: B
The clinical care coordination skill this nurse needs to improve on is organization. This nurse needs to keep the patient report sheets in hand to anticipate what equipment and supplies a patient is going to need. Then the nurse may not have to leave the room so often; this will save time. The nurse in this example does not voice concern about decision-making skills, evaluation skills, or communication skills.
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