There are four major types of staffing plans used in the hospital setting. The primary advantage of self-scheduling is which of the following?
a. It saves the nurse manager time.
b. It encourages negotiation among staff.
c. The most senior staff get first pick.
d. The freshman staff get the more undesirable shifts.
B
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A This is not the primary advantage to using self-scheduling.
B Self-scheduling forces staff to interact at a different level than before and can produce more camaraderie and a better working environment.
C This does not apply.
D This does not apply.
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a. Ask the client to ambulate to the bathroom to empty her bladder. b. Massage only until cramping begins. c. Place one hand on the abdomen above the symphysis pubis. d. Position the client in a slight Trendelenburg position.
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Standard Text: Record your answer rounding to the nearest whole number. What will be an ideal response?
Inpatient hospitalization for persons with mental illness is generally reserved for patients who:
a. present a clear danger to self or others. b. are noncompliant with medication at home. c. have limited support systems in the community. d. develop new symptoms during the course of an illness.