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A nurse manager is developing a protocol to address incivility in the nursing unit. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
A. Identify whether incivility is present among the nursing staff.
Identifying whether incivility is present is important, but it's more proactive to initially focus on promoting a safe environment.
B. Model professional behavior that promotes civility.
Modeling professional behavior is essential, but addressing incivility requires a comprehensive approach that involves the entire team.
C. Develop a zero-tolerance policy for incivility.
Developing a zero-tolerance policy is important, but it should come after promoting a safe and respectful environment.
D. Promote an emotionally safe environment for nursing staff.
Creating an emotionally safe environment fosters open communication and helps prevent incivility from occurring in the first place.
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Full Explanation
Choice A rationale:
Identifying whether incivility is present is important, but it's more proactive to initially focus on promoting a safe environment.
Choice B rationale:
Modeling professional behavior is essential, but addressing incivility requires a comprehensive approach that involves the entire team.
Choice C rationale:
Developing a zero-tolerance policy is important, but it should come after promoting a safe and respectful environment.
Choice D rationale:
Creating an emotionally safe environment fosters open communication and helps prevent incivility from occurring in the first place.
Similar Questions
A nurse is monitoring the laboratory values of a client who has rheumatoid arthritis and is taking methotrexate. Which of the following values should the nurse identify as an adverse effect of the medication?
A. Positive Rheumatoid factor
A positive Rheumatoid factor is associated with rheumatoid arthritis and is not an adverse effect of methotrexate.
B. WBC count 2.000/mm3
A low WBC count (leukopenia) is an adverse effect of methotrexate and can increase the risk of infection.
C. Hemoglobin 14.8 g/dL
A hemoglobin level of 14.8 g/dL is within a normal range and is not an adverse effect of methotrexate.
D. Erythrocyte sedimentation rate 24 mm/hr
An erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) of 24 mm/hr is within a normal range and is not an adverse effect of methotrexate.
Full Explanation
Choice A rationale:
A positive Rheumatoid factor is associated with rheumatoid arthritis and is not an adverse effect of methotrexate.
Choice B rationale:
A low WBC count (leukopenia) is an adverse effect of methotrexate and can increase the risk of infection.
Choice C rationale:
A hemoglobin level of 14.8 g/dL is within a normal range and is not an adverse effect of methotrexate.
Choice D rationale:
An erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) of 24 mm/hr is within a normal range and is not an adverse effect of methotrexate.
A nurse is providing a community presentation about identifying skin cancer lesions.Which of the following information should the nurse include about melanoma?
A. "Melanoma often originates from a mole."
Melanoma often originates from an existing mole or can develop as a new pigmented lesion on the skin.
B. "Melanoma is symmetrical in shape."
Melanoma lesions are typically asymmetrical, not symmetrical.
C. "Metastasis of a melanoma is rare."
Metastasis of melanoma is not rare and can occur if the disease is not diagnosed and treated early.
D. "Melanoma has one growth phase."
Melanoma has multiple growth phases, including radial and vertical growth.
Full Explanation
Choice A rationale:
Melanoma often originates from an existing mole or can develop as a new pigmented lesion on the skin.
Choice B rationale:
Melanoma lesions are typically asymmetrical, not symmetrical.
Choice C rationale:
Metastasis of melanoma is not rare and can occur if the disease is not diagnosed and treated early.
Choice D rationale:
Melanoma has multiple growth phases, including radial and vertical growth.
A nurse is teaching a client who has a family history of pancreatic cancer about manifestations associated with the disease. Which of the following findings should the nurse include?
A. Asterixis
Asterixis is a hand-flapping tremor that can be associated with hepatic encephalopathy, not pancreatic cancer.
B. Weight gain
Weight gain is not typically associated with pancreatic cancer and may not be a relevant manifestation to include.
C. Abdominal pain
Abdominal pain is a common manifestation of pancreatic cancer and should be included in the teaching.
D. Constipation
Constipation is not typically associated with pancreatic cancer and may not be a relevant manifestation to include.
Full Explanation
Choice A rationale:
Asterixis is a hand-flapping tremor that can be associated with hepatic encephalopathy, not pancreatic cancer.
Choice B rationale:
Weight gain is not typically associated with pancreatic cancer and may not be a relevant manifestation to include.
Choice C rationale:
Abdominal pain is a common manifestation of pancreatic cancer and should be included in the teaching.
Choice D rationale:
Constipation is not typically associated with pancreatic cancer and may not be a relevant manifestation to include.