Nurses in the CCU are unhappy and frustrated with their nurse manager. They complain that "nothing is ever good enough for him." These statements suggest that the nurse manager's goals may be:
a. Measurable.
b. Unrealistic.
c. Attainable.
d. Too low.
B
Nurse managers who are successful in motivating staff often provide an inclusive environment that facilitates clearly set, achievable goals that can result in both team and personal satisfaction.
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a. Discard the residual and increase the volume of feeding by the amount of residual. b. Flush the gastrostomy tube with 2 to 4 ounces of water before the feeding. c. Refill the syringe with formula after it has completely emptied. d. Position the child on the right side after a feeding.
A new mother is experiencing pain after delivering an infant with Down syndrome
The staff nurse states, "I don't think she is really hurting. Let the next shift give the pain medication." The team leader notices the staff nurse looks agitated and anxious and asks about any concerns in providing care to this new mom. The staff nurse admits having a stillborn infant with Down syndrome. This is an example of which component of communication? a. Personal perception b. Past experiences c. Filtration d. Preconceived idea
After being laid off from work, a client becomes increasingly withdrawn and fatigued, spends entire days in bed, is unkempt, and is eating and sleeping poorly
The nurse recognizes that the client is in which stage of grieving, according to Kubler-Ross? A) Anger B) Bargaining C) Denial D) Depression
The nurse is helping a patient work through grief after the death of a spouse three years ago. When following Worden's stages of mourning, which controversial stage might the nurse decide to eliminate?
1. Accept the reality of the loss. 2. Experience the pain of grief. 3. Adjust to an environment in which the deceased is missing. 4. Withdraw from the lost relationship and reinvest energy in new relationships.