You recently acquired a position as a unit manager. During your time on the unit, you have formed a strong social network among your staff, have promoted the development of relation-ships between your staff and workers in other areas of the
organization, and have formed rela-tionships that generate ideas from patient organizations and the local nursing education program. According to complexity theory, you are engaging which principle? a. Empowerment
b. Systematic thinking
c. Development of networks
d. Bottom-up interactions
C
According to complexity theory, social networks evolve around areas of common interest and are able to respond to problems in creative and novel ways.
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a. Eye examination b. Height and weight c. Liver function studies d. Hearing test
The parent of a child hospitalized with acute glomerulonephritis asks the nurse why blood pressure readings are being taken so often. What knowledge should influence the nurse's reply?
a. The antibiotic therapy contributes to labile blood pressure values. b. Hypotension leading to sudden shock can develop at any time. c. Acute hypertension is a concern that requires monitoring. d. Blood pressure fluctuations indicate that the condition has become chronic.
The nurse administers a dose of digoxin (Lanoxin) to a patient who has heart failure and returns to the room later to reassess the patient. Which finding indicates that the medication is effective?
a. Decreased dyspnea b. Decreased urine output c. Increased blood pressure d. Increased heart rate
Which researcher (s) focused on how leaders motivate followers to accomplish designated goals
a. Kotter b. Fisher c. Hersey and Blanchard d. House