Two nurses disagree on the Christmas schedule. The nurse manager meets with the nurses and offers one nurse time off at Christmas to be with her family
The second nurse responds, "I will be glad to work those 2 days if I can have days off around New Year's Eve to be with my fiancee.". This interaction is an example of which of the following? a. Barter c. Control
b. Plan d. Compromise
D
Compromise is working through nonessential and noncritical points and issues. The solution has
provided both nurses with a positive outcome.
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As the nurse working in a gerontology clinic, you know that some elderly people are noncompliant with therapeutic regimens because of chronic illnesses that require long-term treatment by several health care providers
What is the most important consideration when dealing with this segment of the elderly population? A) Health care professionals must know all the medications the patient is taking. B) Health care professionals must work together to provide coordinated care. C) Health care professionals may negate the efforts of another health care provider. D) Health care professionals must have documentation of their interactions with the patient.
Which action by the nurse is appropriate when preparing a child for a procedure?
a. Discourage the child from crying during the procedure. b. Use professional terms so the child will understand what is happening. c. Give the child choices whenever possible. d. Discourage the parents from staying in the room during the procedure.
A client asks the nurse if it is true that a diet high in fiber can help lower cholesterol. The nurse responds that:
1. "It is true for only some people.". 2. "Soluble fiber may help lower cholesterol.". 3. "Research has been inconclusive about the role of fiber in lowering cholesterol.". 4. "It is effective only when increased fiber consumption starts in young adulthood.".
Select the great public health achievements in the United States in the 20th century. (Select all that apply.)
A) Elimination of common infectious diseases B) Recognition of tobacco as a health hazard C) Fluoridation of drinking water D) Healthier mothers and babies E) Decline in the percentage of obese and overweight people