As a result of downsizing in the 1990s, a nursing surplus appeared in some parts of the country. What occurs in this type of situation?
A) Nurses tend to join unions to protect their jobs.
B) No change would be expected in the rapid unionization of nurses.
C) There would typically be less union activity by nurses.
D) There is no historical perspective that indicates what nurses would do.
C
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The nurse plans to record a conversation with a patient. In which way will this help the therapeutic relationship?
1. Assist the nurse in memorizing useful habits and mannerisms. 2. Assist the nurse in identifying communication habits and mannerisms. 3. Offer a way for feedback on communication skills and dynamics to be provided when direct observation is not an option. 4. Offer a way for feedback on communication skills and dynamics to be provided when indirect observation is not an option.