The unit manager stops you in the hallway to discuss your inability to give safe patient care. The conversation is overheard by other nurses. The manager's comments are based on false information reported to her by a patient. This is an example of:
a. Collaboration
b. Assault and battery
c. Slander
d. Libel
ANS: C
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Select all that apply. A) Establish objectives (goals). B) Evaluate the present situation and predict future trends and events. C) Formulate a planning statement (means). D) Coordinate the work to be done. E) Convert the plan into an action statement.
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a. 5% to 95% c. 30% to 70% b. 25% to 75% d. 45% to 55%
The nurse is planning on providing primary intervention education for patients at risk for suicide. Which role will the nurse most likely assume?
1. Teaching first responders the signs of increased risk for suicide 2. Teaching a group of parents about the signs of suicidal gestures 3. Teaching a patient about re-establishing a healthy sense of self 4. Teaching community members about resources available to prevent a suicide attempt
What is emotional intelligence?
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