Education must be continually available to employees in institutions that practice shared governance. Educational programs should include (select all that apply):
a. conflict resolution.
b. successful budgeting.
c. behavioral management.
d. planning and conducting effective meet-ings.
e. collecting, aggregating, and displaying meaningful data.
A, D, E
Programs are needed to instruct new employees and newly elected unit representatives, to conti-nually develop leadership behaviors in nursing staff, and to support and guide nurse managers. Educational programs should include consensus building and conflict resolution; planning and conducting effective meetings; successful communication techniques and skills; collecting, ag-gregating, and displaying meaningful data; and strategies for successful problem solving.
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A client reports a great deal of pain following a fairly minor operation. The surgeon leaves a prescription for the nurse to administer a placebo instead of pain medication. What actions by the nurse are most appropriate? (Select all that apply.)
a. Consult with the prescriber and voice objections. b. Delegate administration of the placebo to another nurse. c. Give the placebo and reassess the client's pain. d. Notify the nurse manager of the physician's request. e. Tell the client what the prescriber ordered.
The nurse is working with a group of community health members to develop a plan to address the special health needs of women. Which of the following conditions would the group address as the major problem?
A) Smoking B) Heart disease C) Diabetes D) Cancer
A parent says, "My 2-year-old child refuses toilet training and shouts ‘No!' when given directions. What do you think is wrong?" Select the nurse's best reply
a. "Your child needs firmer control. It is important to set limits now." b. "This is normal for your child's age. The child is striving for independence." c. "There may be developmental problems. Most children are toilet trained by age 2." d. "Some undesirable attitudes are developing. A child psychologist can help you develop a plan."
The most important step in the planning and evaluation process is writing program objectives. The purpose of having objectives is to
1. Give the speaker specific topics to cover 2. Provide direction for conducting the program 3. Provide an enriching experience for participants 4. Formulate a mission statement.