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Work on developing effective communication Approach institutions that provide mentoring Attend workshops and conferences

What should the nurse educator instruct a graduate nurse who is seeking employment? Select all that apply.

The delegate has ongoing relationships; however, the task is new

Which statement about the delegatee condition is true regarding "selling"?

Balancing short-term and long-term objectives

Which system thinking theory principle is involved when the nurse considers the decision of a client to terminate clinical treatment?

Public information officer

Which team member acts as a liaison between the health care facility and the media?

Presence of abdominal drains for several days

A client is admitted to the critical care unit after receiving multiple injuries in a motorcycle accident. Twelve hours later the client reports increased abdominal pain in the left upper quadrant. A ruptured spleen is diagnosed, and the client is scheduled for an emergency splenectomy. What should the nurse include when providing preoperative teaching

"Perhaps I can have someone from the Laryngectomy Club come speak with you

A client who had a total laryngectomy is using a pad and pencil to communicate. The client becomes frustrated and writes, "When can I learn how to speak again?" Which is the best response by the nurse?

"Most peptic ulcers heal with medical treatment."

A client who is diagnosed with a duodenal ulcer asks, "Now that I have an ulcer, what comes next?" What is the nurse's best response?

Assess the client's affected extremity

A client with impaired peripheral pulses and signs of chronic hypoxia in a lower extremity has a femoral angiogram. What is the priority nursing action after the angiogram?

Monitoring urine output administering oral rehydration

A healthcare team is caring for a 68-year-old client with diabetes insipidus. Which task is most suitable to be delegated to licensed practical nurse (LPN) to provide effective client care? Select all that apply.

Administering mouth wash for oral hygiene

A healthcare team is caring for a client with dental pain. Which task is most suitable to be delegated to unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) to provide effective client care?

Your behavior is inappropriate. Don't do that again

A male client with the diagnosis of antisocial personality disorder takes a female nurse by the shoulders, kisses her, and shouts, "I like you." What is the most appropriate response by the nurse?

By being prompt for their scheduled meetings

A nurse on the psychiatric unit is assigned to work with a male client who appears reclusive and distrustful of everyone. How can the nurse help the client develop trust?

"This must be a difficult time for both of you. Please share some of your other observations with us—that will help us plan his care.

An older client is hospitalized with the diagnosis of dementia of the Alzheimer type. The son tearfully tells the nurse, "I should never have allowed my father to live alone like he wanted to do, but he hasn't been this bad! I'm to blame! He didn't even recognize me right off the bat." What response by the nurse is most therapeutic?

"Tell me more about your concerns about being able to walk.

An x-ray film indicates that an older client has a fractured femur. The client asks the nurse, "Will I be able to walk again?" What is the best response by the nurse?

To identify the inefficiency that requires improvement

As a manager, the nurse leader is planning to implement a change in the client care delivery system. Which initial step taken by the nurse leader as a manager would be most appropriate for this change?

He/she involves us in shaping policies for client care

During a peer review, the manager finds that a newly appointed nurse leader encourages "bottom up" interaction among the workers. To which statement of the staff does the manager relate this?

To inspire followers

During an interview for a nurse manager position, the panel asks the nurse about the primary role of a leader. Which answer provided by the nurse would be most appropriate?

Nurse manager

In which role does the nurse oversee the budget of a specific nursing unit or agency?

None since the nurses are acting as federal employee

Several nurses from Pennsylvania who are members of a disaster medical assistance team (DMAT) are being sent to South Carolina to provide healthcare to hurricane victims. What action is required prior to these nurses providing care

Comparative effectiveness research (CER)

The hospital management is planning a study that compares the benefits and harms of a particular method to the benefits and harms of alternative methods when treating clients with chronic disorders. Which approach does the nurse manager follow to improve client care?

I will keep the information simple I will share the information using electronic media." "I will provide an opportunity to clarify the information.

The registered nurse (RN) is teaching a newly hired nurse how to communicate with a delegatee while delegating a task. Which statements made by the newly hired nurse indicate effective learning? Select all that apply.

A leader has a formal position

The registered nurse is teaching a group of nursing students about leadership principles. Which statement made by a nursing student indicates the need for further teaching?

specialist midwife nurse anesthesia nurse practitioner

What are the four core roles for the advanced practice registered nurse (RN)? Select all that apply.

American Nurses Association (ANA)

What entity outlined the principles of delegation for registered nurses?

To maximize patient care outcomes

What is the ultimate goal of delegation?

A nurse accepts his or her lack of knowledge regarding stem cell transplantation and seeks opportunities for learning

Which example best demonstrates humility in a critical thinker?

Registered nurse

Which member of the health care team is accountable for initial assessment and ongoing evaluation of client care?

Functional model

Which model of nursing is focused on the task-oriented approach to client care?

Behaviorally anchored rating scales

Which performance appraisal method is used by nurse managers to measure the performance of the nurse both qualitatively and quantitatively?

Charge nurse

Who functions as a liaison between team leaders and other healthcare providers?The registered nurse is caring for an elderly client in the medical unit. The registered nurse wants to transfer the responsibilities and accountability to someone. Who should the registered nurse utilize to fulfill the condition?

Repositioning the client every one or two hours document urine and vitals

The nurse is caring for a client admitted with fluid overload. Which tasks are most appropriate to be delegated to the patient care associate? Select all that apply.

Serving as a symbol in a management position

The nurse leader is representing the nursing unit and the values and beliefs of the organization to staff members. Which leadership task does the nurse's behavior indicate according to Gardner's tasks of leadership?

Cultural competence

The nurse leader is teaching the staff that the health care provider continuously strives to work effectively within the cultural context of a client. Which cultural principle is the nurse leader explaining?

lpn localized vocational nurse

The nursing manager is preparing a schedule for delegating appropriate tasks to different health care team members. Which health care team member can be delegated the task of administering oral medications? Select all that apply.