Joe, an RN and the manager of the ICU, has implemented recognition and awards and bonus programs for the nurses on the unit. Joe is which type of leader?
a. Transitional
b. Transactional
c. Transformational
d. Therapeutic
B
The transactional leader motivates staff by offering rewards. The transformational leader moti-vates staff by empowering nurses to reach their highest potential. Transitional and therapeutic are not leader types.
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A) Required by the admission protocol for the hospital and the unit B) Allows the patient to express his or her choices for some treatment decisions C) Prevents estranged family from interfering with competent patient decisions D) Allows the physician to apply his or her best judgment for care decisions
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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A. Give the laboring client oxygen via nasal cannula. B. Prepare the room and client for imminent delivery. C. Reposition the client onto her left side. D. Start a large-bore IV of lactated Ringer's solution.
An example of a health priority that almost every public health nurse will encounter is
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