A nurse manager who is self-confident, committed, and ambitious is implementing which leadership theory as a guide to her own personal governance style?
a. Behavioral theory
b. Contingency theory
c. The task versus relationship theory
d. Trait theory
D
It is often believed that "Leaders are born, not made." Some of us are considered natural leaders; others are not. Early research on leadership attempted to identify traits that distinguish a leader from a nonleader. Traits most often identified are intelligence and initiative. Other traits identified were excellent interpersonal skills, high self-esteem, creativity, willingness to take risks, and ability to tolerate the consequences of risks. Leadership comes more easily to some individuals.
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a. The patient will carefully complete a voiding diary for the duration of 2 weeks. b. The patient will not experience involuntary urination during coughing or sneezing. c. The patient will be able to recognize and effectively manage perineal dermatitis. d. The patient will demonstrate how to appropriately use urinary incontinence products.
Which of the following is a true statement about dental health in older adults?
a. Most people can expect to lose most of their teeth by old age. b. Excessive saliva production is a common problem among older adults. c. Dentures should be cleaned once a day by brushing and soaking in a cleaning solu-tion. d. A little blood on the toothbrush is normal.
When describing sexually transmitted infections and testing, the nurse explains that a client is typically tested for chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis at the same time for which reason?
A) The symptoms of these diseases are the same, and culture tests alone can determine the disease that has infected the client. B) The infecting bacterium in all cases is the same, and therefore, clients have concurrent infections. C) The infections spread through the same medium, and therefore, clients have concurrent infections. D) It is not unusual for clients to have concurrent infections with more than one sexually transmitted infection (STI).
When administering medication through an NG tube that is connected to suction, what is done after the medication is given through the tube?
1. The tube is reconnected to the suction. 2. The tube is clamped for 10 minutes then reconnected to suction. 3. The tube is clamped for 30 minutes then reconnected to suction. 4. The suction is left off for 4 hours then reconnected to suction.