You and other nurses in your organization have decided to use a collective bargaining method that is used in the workplace, commonly known as:
a. workplace advocacy. c. collective brainstorming.
b. unionization. d. collective striking.
B
Collective bargaining through unionization is also a collective action model that is legally based and
formal. It utilizes a written contract to guide nursing and workplace issues.
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A client, aged 30 years, tells his case manager "I do not have bipolar disorder anymore, so I do not
need the medicine and the blood tests. I was in the hospital twice for a few days a year or so ago. Then you got into the act to get me a place to live and SSI checks. All that is wrong now is I am bored and I do not have any friends." The nurse should plan to refer the client to (more than one answer may be correct) A. psychoeducation classes. B. crisis intervention. C. social skills training. D. a homeless shelter.
A patient who has cancer of the larynx has been told that he needs a total laryngectomy. What action should this nurse consider to help the patient cope with the loss of his voice?
a. Offer to have a volunteer from a local la-ryngectomy organization visit the patient. b. Explain in detail the available vocalization aids and techniques. c. Explain to the patient what will happen directly after the surgery. d. Notify the hospital chaplain of the pa-tient's needs.
A high school junior has repeatedly declined to join any extracurricular social groups or sports teams, despite evidence of natural skill and talent in several areas, saying, "I'm afraid I won't be good enough"
The student's teachers note that the student almost never initiates any interactions and quickly disengages from conversations, although the student remains attentive as an observer. This student is MOST likely diagnosed with: a. avoidant personality disorder b. dependent personality disorder c. histrionic personality disorder d. narcissistic personality disorder
The Patient's Bill of Rights is
A. given to patients only if requested. B. provided to all patients upon hospital admission. C. given to clients who are receiving care in the home. D. not a legally binding document.