A nurse manager is concerned that actions by a female nurse may constitute sexual harassment. What element should the manager consider?
1. The number of male employees working on the unit
2. The females nurse's age
3. Does the nurse mean to be offensive?
4. Would a reasonable person's work be affected by this behavior?
4
Rationale: The existence of sexual harassment is not defined by gender.
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a. coercive. b. expert. c. legitimate. d. reward.
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a. Count fetal movement. b. Palpate and time contractions. c. Self-monitor the blood glucose. d. Watch for signs of pregnancy-induced hypertension.
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a. Avoid foods that are rich in potassium such as bananas and broccoli. b. Sit on the side of the bed for 1 to 2 minutes before getting out of bed. c. Notify the prescriber if the heart rate is less than 70 beats per minute. d. Keep a record of dietary intake for a few weeks.
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1. Allow a comfortable death. 2. Do no harm. 3. Base all care on cost-benefit ratio analysis. 4. Minimize emotional distress in the family of a dying patient.