Which of the following statements by the nurse about unresolved conflict is true? (Select all that apply.)
a. "Conflict makes nursing staff more pro-ductive.".
b. "Conflict reduces productivity among staff.".
c. "Conflicts wastes time.".
d. "Conflict waste energy.".
e. "Conflict increases teamwork.".
B, C, D
Unresolved conflict reduces productivity, decreases teamwork, and wastes time and energy. Nursing staff are not more productive with unresolved conflict, and this type of conflict does not increase team work.
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1. Contact the prescriber 2. Discuss the order with another LPN/LVN 3. Document in the notes notification of the provider, as well as the provider's response 4. If the prescriber cannot be reached, administer the medication 5. Ask another nurse to administer the medication
The nurse–theorist Orem developed the:
A) Uncertainty in Illness Model B) Health Promotion Model C) Adaptation Model D) Self-Care Deficit Theory
It is predicted that by 2080, Caucasians will be a minority in the United States. Which statement best illustrates the correct assumption of the nurse in regard to minority groups in the United States today?
A) Minority groups are decreasing in number due to the melting pot society. B) Caucasian/White is in the majority so not considered a minority group. C) Minority groups are classified according to the number of members in the group. D) Society views minority groups as having less influence and power.
When caring for an ill adult client, the nurse is particularly concerned that the client communi-cates well since:
a. assessment, planning of care, and even the therapeutic relationship is based on effec-tive communication. b. it is the social connection that all individ-uals base interpersonal relationships upon. c. how well an individual communicates is a reflection on both his or her physical and emotional well-being. d. the need to communicate is a basic need of all individuals.