Nurses entering into the workforce today are faced with which of the following relationships that could create organizational conflict? (Select all that apply.)
a. Nurse-physician relationship
b. Nurse-nurse relationship
c. Nurse-patient relationship
d. Nurse-chief nursing officer relationship
e. Nurse-auxiliary personnel relationships
ANS: A, B, C, D, E
By nature, conflict is potentially present in all interpersonal situations. The nurse manager should create an environment that recognizes and values differences in staff, physicians, patients, and communities.
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