During which client–nurse interaction would the nurse most appropriately use the autocratic leadership style?
A) The nurse is assisting the client to the bathroom when wound dehiscence occurs.
B) The nurse is presenting meal options to a resistant diabetic client.
C) The nurse is instructing on how to obtain blood glucose readings.
D) The nurse is preparing discharge instructions per physician's order.
A
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During an emergency, such as when a wound dehiscence occurs, an autocratic leadership style with one person in tight control of the situation is best. At this time, the focus is on accomplishing the tasks of patient safety, wound care, and physician notification. All of the other interactions would best be managed with a therapeutic nurse patient interaction.
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