A preceptor is educating a new registered nurse to the medical-surgical unit. They share a client assignment in which a client is exhibiting suicidal thoughts
The preceptor states to the new nurse, ?Doesn?t this client realize it?s a sin to commit suicide?? The manager learns of this comment and has a conference with the preceptor because the: 1. Preceptor should not judge the client.
2. Preceptor is imposing his values on the new nurse.
3. New nurse is learning unfavorable behaviors.
4. Manager is inquiring as to the new nurse?s knowledge.
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Explanation: 1. Even though the preceptor should not judge the client, it is not conducive to learning if the
new nurse perceives the preceptor is imposing his will. The manager may not want this type of
behavior and would not likely assign the new nurse to a preceptor who tries to influence
others with his values. Inquiring about the nurse?s knowledge is an ongoing process during the
preceptorship.
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