You are working as a staff nurse on a 20-bed medical-surgical unit in the hospital
One of the registered nurses (RNs) called in sick, no unit secretary has arrived, doctors have been in early, and a stack of charts needs attention. In addition, there are some very ill patients who require immediate attention. The staff currently consists of one RN, you (the licensed practical nurse [LPN]), and two certified nursing assistants (CNAs). A unit secretary has been promised but has not come yet. Which of the following terms best describes the situation?
1.
Newtonian
2.
Empowerment
3.
Chaos
4.
Quantum mechanics
ANS: 3
Chaos is a movement away from order and occurs frequently in nursing. Every factor in this situation has contributed to the chaos.
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