The structure with most or all of the team members at a similar level of responsibility and authority is referred to as:
a. vertical.
b. horizontal.
c. descending.
d. circular.
b
In horizontal structures, decisions are often reached
by consensus. This process enhances the involvement of the
community and of all the team members.
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A patient has been uncooperative with pulmonary hygiene following thoracic surgery because "it hurts more than I can bear." Which intervention should the nurse employ?
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When caring for a patient who is from a culture that is different from your own culture, it is important to remember
A) that most gestures mean the same thing in every culture. B) that the patient will probably not understand his or her treatment plan. C) that the patient is not going to be able to read or speak English. D) to check the care plan for information on communication guidelines.
The nurse is caring for a patient in the immediate preoperative period. Which action best demonstrates compliance with the National Patient Safety Goals protocol?
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