A preceptor is educating a new registered nurse to the ...

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A preceptor is educating a new registered nurse to the medical-surgical unit. They share a client assignment in which a client is exhibiting suicidal thoughts.
 
  The preceptor states to the new nurse, Doesnt this client realize its a sin to commit suicide? The manager learns of this comment and has a conference with the preceptor because the: 1. Preceptor should not judge the client.
  2. Preceptor is imposing his values on the new nurse.
  3. New nurse is learning unfavorable behaviors.
  4. Manager is inquiring as to the new nurses knowledge.

Question 2

Which strategies would decrease the amount of time the nurse manager spends with drop-in visitors to the manager's office? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
 
  Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. Set office hours to eliminate those visits.
  2. Keep the office door closed.
  3. Arrange furniture so the desk faces the door.
  4. Stand up to greet the visitor and remain standing.
  5. Encourage appointments for routine matters.

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Answer to Question 1

2
Explanation: 1. Even though the preceptor should not judge the client, it is not conducive to learning if the
new nurse perceives the preceptor is imposing his will. The manager may not want this type of
behavior and would not likely assign the new nurse to a preceptor who tries to influence
others with his values. Inquiring about the nurses knowledge is an ongoing process during the
preceptorship.

Answer to Question 2

4,5
Rationale 1: Office hours should be established to decrease drop-in visits, but the intent is not to totally eliminate them
Rationale 2: Keeping the door closed is incorrect because a block of time when the door is open for accessibility and availability is needed.
Rationale 3: If the desk faces the door, eye contact is made with passersby and anyone who is standing in the doorway, which invites interruption.
Rationale 4: In order to redirect the drop-in visit, the nurse manager should stand up and remain standing throughout the encounter. This gesture is gracious yet obvious enough to encourage a short visit.
Rationale 5: Encouraging appointments for routine matters is an effective solution. The manager should indicate that in order to have sufficient time to address the question, a block of time will be needed.
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