Describe the theory of organizational empowerment and how it ...

[panfilo]

Describe the theory of organizational empowerment and how it relates to quality of work life for nurses.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

When incorporating the five rights of delegation, the right communication is used when a patient's blood pressure is low in which of the following situations?
 
  a. The RN tells the UAP to wait to give a patient a bath because her blood pressure is too low.
  b. The RN tells a UAP to recheck the patient's blood pressure and report back to her before giving the patient a bath.
  c. The UAP gives a bath to a patient with a low blood pressure.
  d. The RN tells the UAP to give a patient a bath because they are unaware of the low blood pressure.

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Answer to Question 1

Correct answers should include the following points.
o Employees respond to how the work environment is structured/conditions of work environment.
o Empowered employees have the information and resources they need to do their work.
o Empowered employees have opportunities to learn and receive support.

Answer to Question 2

B

Feedback
A This might ensure the safety of the patient for the moment but should be fol-lowed up and the blood pressure measurement repeated.
B Rechecking the blood pressure is the appropriate communication to ensure the safety of the patient.
C This could put the patient at risk because of the blood pressure. The RN has not communicated appropriately.
D This is completely inappropriate and places the patient at risk.

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