When confronted with the controversy and the apparent poor morale of the evening staff, the unit manager decided the staff needed to take some time off. He scheduled holidays for the staff without consulting them
A couple of the staff nurses approached the manager and indicated that the problem was not scheduling, but rather the team leader and her patient assignments. What was the unit manager's first missed step in problem solving? a. Not using a problem-solving model
b. Not considering a number of alternatives
c. Poor evaluation of outcomes
d. Incorrect problem identification
D
The unit manager did not begin with an accurate identification of the problem. Problem solving needs to begin with "why?"
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The major complication the nurse must be aware of while caring for a patient after a renal biopsy is
A) hemorrhage. B) hypotension. C) nausea and vomiting. D) anuria.
The function of the interdisciplinary health care team is to:
a. assess, maintain, and evaluate the abilities of clients upon completion of therapy b. provide care and evaluate the abilities of clients in need of functional therapy c. evaluate the effectiveness of treatment of clients in functional therapy d. assess and provide care for the clients in need of functional therapy
The nurse reviews MyPlate with a client who has a BMI of 30. Which client statement indicates that additional teaching is required?
a. "SuperTracker shows me the amount of foods that I can eat." b. "The web site has other education resources that I can review." c. "The serving size depends upon the size of my plates at home." d. "The web site shows the correct serving size in household measures."
What factors in C.B.'s medical history support a diagnosis of GBS?
What will be an ideal response?