When teaching nursing preceptors about power, which statement indicates learning has been successful?
1. ?I am only showing the student how to take care of patients so I have no need for power.?
2. ?I can use power to teach the student how to motivate, communicate, and achieve outcomes.?
3. ?I do not want to give the student the idea that nurses are all about who has the most power.?
4. ?I can use power to ensure other disciplines know I am the one who really does the work.?
2
Explanation: 1. Nurses must use power to influence others. The other three options are not accurate statements
about power.
You might also like to view...
A nurse is testifying as a witness in a court case. The attorney has asked a series of questions that the nurse is having trouble understanding. The best action by the nurse is to
a. ask that the questions be reworded for comprehension. b. be cautious and not answer questions about medical care. c. request a break to get something to eat or drink. d. try his or her best to answer all of the questions honestly.
The nurse is preparing to administer a laxative that adds bulk and water to the contents of the intestines, thereby stimulating intestinal peristalsis. Which of the following would the nurse be likely to administer? Select all that apply
A) Docusate (Colace) B) Methylcellulose (Citrucel) C) Polycarbophil (FiberCon) D) Bisacodyl (Docusate) E) Lactulose (Chronulac)
The community health nurse works in a low-income country. The nurse's primary concern is to decrease the incidence of malaria. Which intervention should the nurse pursue?
A) Fuel alternatives to burning wood and dung B) Sanitized drinking water C) Education regarding contraception use D) Distribution of and education on the daily use of insecticide-treated bed nets
The nurse is going to apply a cold compress to a client's lower forearm. What nursing intervention would be indicated?
1. Decrease the length of time the cold compress would normally be applied. 2. Increase the length of time that the compress would be applied. 3. Keep the length of time the same as it would be when applying to other areas of the body. 4. Leave the cold compress in place until it is no longer cool.