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A charge nurse on a busy 40-bed medical/surgical unit is approached by a family member who begins to complain loudly about the quality of care his mother is receiving.
 
  His behavior is so disruptive that it is overheard by staff, physicians, and other visitors. The family member rejects any attempt to intervene therapeutically to resolve the issue. He leaves the unit abruptly, and the nurse is left feeling frustrated. Which behavior by the charge nurse best illustrates refined lea-dership skills in an emotionally intelligent practitioner? a. Reflect to gain insight into how the situa-tion could be handled differently in the future.
  b. Try to catch up with the angry family member to resolve the concern.
  c. Discuss the concern with the patient after the family member has left.
  d. Notify nursing administration of the situa-tion.

Question 2

The amount of work performed by a unit is referred to as its _____.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word



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Answer to Question 1

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Goleman suggests that emotional intelligence involves insight and being able to step outside of the situation to envision the context of what is happening as well as being able to manage emo-tions such as frustration effectively.

Answer to Question 2

workload
The amount of work performed by a unit is referred to as its workload, and workload volume is measured in terms of units of service. The unit of service is specific to the type of unit, such as the number of patients, patient days, deliveries, visits, treatments, encounters, or procedures.




s.tung

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Reply 2 on: Jul 8, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


connor417

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

 

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