A factor common to the leadership classification systems is the view of leadership as a process of influence
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
True
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a. "I'd quit if I were you. The doctor really knows what he is talking about." b. "Would you like some information about the different ways a person can quit smoking?" c. "Stopping your dependence on cigarettes can be very difficult. I understand how you feel." d. "Why are you confused? Didn't the doctor give you the information about the smoking cessation program we offer?
A 76-year-old patient is receiving IV heparin 5,000 units every 8 hours. An activated thromboplastin time (aPTT) is drawn 1 hour before the 8:00 AM dose; the aPTT is at 3.5 times the control value. What is the nurse's priority action?
A) Give a larger dose to increase the aPTT. B) Give the dose as ordered and chart the results. C) Check the patient's vital signs prior to administering the dose. D) Hold the dose and call the result to the physician.
The mother of two young children has been diagnosed with HIV and expresses fear of dying. How should the nurse best respond to the patient?
A) "Would you like me to have the chaplain come speak with you?" B) "You'll learn much about the promise of a cure for HIV." C) "Can you tell me what concerns you most about dying?" D) "You need to maintain hope because you may live for several years."
During the admission assessment of a 27-year-old male client who has been diagnosed with an anxiety disorder, the nurse observes that he is becoming increasingly restless and agitated. How should the nurse respond to this development?
A) Inform the client that the assessment can be postponed if he is currently finding it overwhelming. B) Increase the speed of the assessment in order to ensure that it is completed sooner and inform the client that you are doing so. C) Acknowledge the client's anxiety and reassure him that the process is important in order for the team to individualize his care. D) Explain to the client that his current feelings of anxiety have the potential to foster better coping skills in the future.