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segrsyd · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

A nurse working in the emergency department (ED) notes that a healthcare provider smells strongly of alcohol and appears confused. Which action by the nurse is appropriate?

A) Contact the charge nurse to report the problem.
B) Tell the healthcare provider to attend AA.
C) Report the healthcare provider to the hospital CEO.
D) Report the healthcare provider to the state licensing board.

Question 2

The nurse on the intensive care unit (ICU) likes the fact that the nurse manager has helped improve the overall performance of the unit by actively communicating during the performance appraisal process.

Which career development strategy is exhibited by this nurse manager?
A) Coaching
B) Autocratic
C) Laissez-faire
D) Situational

flannelavenger · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer: A

In a hospital, the problem is usually first reported to the charge nurse, then to the unit manager. If the problem is still not resolved, the nurse may approach someone in middle or upper management. Suggestions to the healthcare provider about rehabilitation do not address the nurse's responsibility to the clients and the organization. The nurse should address the problem through the chain of command within the hospital.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: A

Both beginning and more experienced nurses can benefit from mentoring and from other career development strategies that involve repeated contact with other professional nurses. These include precepting, coaching, and networking. Coaching involves improving performance and resolving performance issues. The coach provides one-to-one leadership with frequent and regular interaction. Through enhanced communication, the coach is able to resolve performance issues by being actively involved in the performance appraisal process.