Which of the following are common factors of conflict encountered in nursing? (Select all that apply.)
a. Ambiguous boundaries around work re-sponsibilities
b. Unclear communication to family mem-bers about visiting hours
c. Nursing assistant placing personal achievement above everything
d. Chief of medicine demanding that the nurse/patient ratio be increased
e. Consideration of 26-week termination of pregnancy by a physician because of mother's health
f. Vacation schedules posted with new staff members having to work at least one day during all holidays
A, B, C, D, E, F
All of these areas are potential factors that can precipitate conflict in a nursing situation—roles, communication, goals, personalities, and conflicting ethics and values.
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