The impoverished leader behavior is an example of uninvolved leadership
a. True
b. False
True
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What action by the manager would most likely help this staff nurse become a productive member of the task force? a. Ask the nurse whether there are problems with the other members. b. Instruct the nurse to observe for the next few meetings. c. Remind the nurse to focus mainly on patient outcomes. d. Ask the nurse to explain his or her feelings about the assignment.
A patient newly diagnosed with thrombocytopenia is admitted to the medical unit. After the admission assessment, the patient asks the nurse to explain the disease. What should the nurse explain to this patient?
A) There could be an attack on the platelets by antibodies. B) There could be decreased production of platelets. C) There could be impaired communication between platelets. D) There could be an autoimmune process causing platelet malfunction.
A student who is assigned to observe in the chemical dependency center asks "What is the difference
between drug abuse and drug dependence?" The nurse replies "Abuse implies maladaptive, consistent use of the drug despite having problems related to the drug.". Which statement should be used to describe dependency? a. Dependence involves the lack of control of drug use, tolerance, and withdrawal symptoms when intake is reduced or stopped. b. Dependence occurs when psychoactive drug use interferes with the work of neurotransmitters. c. Dependence refers to symptoms that occur when two or more drugs affecting the central nervous system (CNS) are used for their additive effects. d. Dependence refers to taking a combination of drugs to weaken or inhibit the effect of another drug.
The nurse is teaching a pregnant client about signs of possible pregnancy complications. Which should the nurse include in the teaching plan? (Select all that apply.)
a. Report watery vaginal discharge. b. Report puffiness of the face or around the eyes. c. Report any bloody show when you go into labor. d. Report visual disturbances, such as spots before the eyes. e. Report any dependent edema that occurs at the end of the day.