The chief nursing officer reviews the policy about "progressive discipline process." The progressive discipline process includes which of the following? The manager:
a. Is a counselor and friend to the employee.
b. Should reprimand and suspend the em-ployee as a last resort.
c. Should rehire the employee after a rea-sonable length of time.
d. Should terminate the employee if the problem persists.
D
Termination can be defined as the discharge of an employee who is performing at an unsatisfac-tory level or who is not a good match for the organization. Termination is always considered the last resort when dealing with poor performance.
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The community health nurse is asked to develop a STI educational program to target at-risk people in the community
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Which of the following nursing interventions would be appropriate in reducing the risk of infections?
A) Wear a mask for all client care. B) Raise the temperature in the client's room. C) Wash hands. D) Assess vital signs only once daily.
A nurse is caring for an elderly woman from a far eastern culture. How does the nurse demonstrate awareness of culturally competent care?
A) Maintaining eye contact at all times. B) Trying to speak louder than usual. C) Using touch when communicating. D) Establishing effective communication.