Madeline is working in the pediatric oncology unit as a pediatric client care technician and enjoys playing with the children. Every time the nurse needs her for something, Madeline can be found in the play area or in a child's room
The nurse believes if Madeline would do her tasks, then she would be able to deliver better nursing care. The nurse is finally exasperated with Madeline after finding her in the playroom one more time. The nurse says: "You are lazy and never get anything of importance done for this unit!" The nurse has just provided Madeline with:
A) Neutral criticism
B) Positive feedback
C) Negative feedback
D) Constructive criticism
C
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Which statement best describes decisions that are made by the State Board of Nursing?
a. Influence all aspects of the health-care system b. Have the same force as law c. Considered recommendations that may or may not be followed d. Must be approved by a majority of nurses in the state
The nurse identifies deficient knowledge regarding warfarin when a patient states, "I will:
1. avoid participating in contact sports." 2. take my medication in the early evening each day." 3. take aspirin if I get a headache." 4. contact my physician if I develop excessive bruising."