Which of the following statements made by a nurse regarding personal reflection related to client care requires follow-up by the unit's nurse manager?
1. "Mary and I were comparing foot wound dressing techniques."
2. "I've been caring for orthopedic clients for 10 years and I think I've seen it all."
3. "I can't believe that my client isn't improving after 2 weeks of physical therapy."
4. "I always wean my orthopedic surgery clients onto oral pain medication on post-operative day 4."
ANS: 4
Reflect on your experiences. Identify the ways you can improve your own performance. This op-tion presents a rigid attitude concerning client pain needs. Answer 1 needs follow-up because it shows a willingness to explore other's opinions. Answer 2 requires no follow-up because it does not reflect an inflexible attitude toward client care need. Answer 3 requires no follow-up because it does not reflect an inflexible attitude toward client care needs.
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