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vicky

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In a patient care conference one of the nurses makes a controversial statement about the patient's behavior. The other health care providers raise their eyebrows, and silence follows the original comment. A democratic leader would
 
  a. agree with the comment about the patient, and direct the group to the next topic on the agenda.
  b. ignore the statement about the patient's behavior and the nurse's judgmental attitude.
  c. gather input from the group about the patient's behavior, and elicit suggestions about how to best work with the patient.
  d. respond to the nurse that the comment is judgmental and inappropriate, and ask the nurse to stay after the meeting.

Question 2

Which statement by the RN best represents the right communication when delegating a task to an unlicensed individual?
 
  a. Feed the patient and watch for cheeking and choking.
  b. I want you to help the patient to eat his lunch. You should elevate the head and feed him slowly enough so he does not choke.
  c. Feed the patient his pureed diet at lunchtime. Elevate the head of the bed to 90 degrees and make certain he swallows each bite.
  d. Assist the patient with lunch, and make sure he sits up and doesn't store food in his cheek in between bites.


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ApricotDream

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Reply #1 on: Jul 17, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C


vicky

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Reply 2 on: Jul 17, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
:D TYSM

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