The nurse manager used a mediator to help resolve conflicts on the unit. During the mediation process, the nurse manager saw signs of potential team-building. One key concept of an effective team is:

a. Conflict.
b. Task clarity.
c. Commitment.
d. A designated leader.


C
Team-building involves moving toward a common vision, which requires commitment. Conflict and clarification of tasks are components in the development of this commitment.

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a. Purulent drainage from the ear canal b. Hearing loss with nausea and vertigo c. Ringing in the ears after attending a loud rock concert d. Presence of cerumen blocking 50% of the ear canal e. Increasing hearing loss since starting fu-rosemide (Lasix) f. Temperature of 101.7° F following a sta-pedectomy 3 days ago

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When the case manager contacts providers and negotiates services and price, which phase of the nursing process is used?

a. Assessment b. Diagnosis c. Planning/outcome d. Implementation

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The statistic used to test whether the population multiple correlation coefficient is zero is:

a. F b. t c. R2 d. R

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A migrant farmworker brings his daughter into the clinic with severe heat stroke from being out in the sun. The nurse explains the danger signs and stresses staying cool and drinking lots of water. The man seems to know this already. Which of the following best describes the most likely reason that this happened?

a. It was a rare occurrence, which probably won't be repeated. b. The daughter either disobeyed her father and went out to play in the sun or just did not realize how hot she was. c. Children may work on small farms because the family may need the additional income. d. The parents were busy working and didn't realize the child was outside so long.

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