A group of nursing students have just arrived on the unit. Which actions by staff would be considered uncivil to these students? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected
Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. The unit clerk groans when the instructor enters the nursing station with the students.
2. A nurse quietly says, "Please do not assign a student to me today. I have two very sick clients who are going to require my full attention."
3. A nurse whispers, "Not students again today."
4. A nursing assistant asks the students how long they have been in school.
5. A transport worker says, "Just great, more students to get in the way today."
1,3,5
Rationale 1: Any action that indicates the students are unwelcome is not civil.
Rationale 2: This nurse has not been uncivil, but is stating a fact about the acuity of clients.
Rationale 3: This whisper is not civil, despite the level at which it is spoken.
Rationale 4: This is a valid statement and is civil.
Rationale 5: The intent of this remark is probably not civil.
Global Rationale:
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