A night shift supervisor points out a nurse?s faults to other coworkers. The supervisor frequently exhibits this behavior in the presence of this nurse. The manager of the unit has submitted a written warning to the supervisor
The manager labels the behavior as: 1. Lateral violence.
2. Unprofessionalism.
3. Lack of civility.
4. Aggressive.
3
Explanation: 1. Lack of civility is defined as uncivil or rude behavior. Lateral violence is defined as a coworker
who is aggressive towards others. The behavior is unprofessional. The behavior is
passive-aggressive.
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a. maleficence. b. melange. c. nonmaleficence. d. nonmelange.
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A) Use a cotton applicator to ensure that the ear canal is dry. B) Place ear plugs into the ears before swimming. C) Flush the ear with hydrogen peroxide. D) Avoid lying on the side of the affected ear.
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a. Ask him what strength or dose of Luvox he takes. b. Request that the prescriber add Luvox to the patient's orders. c. Ask the patient to have all his drugs brought from home to the hospital. d. Check with the pharmacist to determine whether Luvox interacts with his ordered drugs.
Which one of the following statements made by a student would the nurse educator recognize as evidence that a student understands the health continuum?
A) The distinction between health and illness is well demarcated. B) Illness refers to a state of being relatively unhealthy. C) The term health is limited to reflect an individual's state. D) Treatment of acute conditions reflects the current focus of health care.