A nurse recognizes that the most important essential of magnetism is which of the following?
a. Concern for the patient c. Control over nursing practice
b. Good nurse-physician relationships d. Authoritative nursing managers
A
The most important essential of magnetism is concern for the patient. Other essentials include
opportunities to work with other nurses who are clinically competent, good nurse-physician
relationships, nurse autonomy and accountability, supportive nurse managers, control over nursing
practice, support for education, and adequate nurse staffing; however, concern for the patient is always
paramount.
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