The critical care nurse is unable to read a physician's writing. From prior experience, the nurse knows that this physician is likely to express anger and use inappropriate language when called with questions about his orders
What does this situation illustrate about the development of excellence in critical care nursing?
A) A common stumbling block for nurses is inappropriate and abusive treatment by others.
B) Part of the development of excellence is mastery of skilled communication under stress.
C) Physicians are not part of the development of excellence in critical care nursing practice.
D) This situation demonstrates the need to adhere to protocols and not the development of excellence.
B
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a. "I will not take herbal medicines during pregnancy." b. "For morning sickness, I will try crackers instead of taking a drug." c. "If I get a cold, I will avoid taking nonprescription medications until I check with my physician." d. "I will limit my alcohol intake to only one glass of wine weekly."