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burchfield96

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Which staff member should be assigned to a dying client who is experiencing symptoms of emotional distress?
 
  a. UAP who can be spared to sit with the client
  b. LPN/LVN who has grown attached to the family
  c. RN who has experience as a hospice nurse
  d. Newly graduated RN

Question 2

On Unit 62, the nurses and the unit manager have been involved in shared decision making related to the model of nursing care delivery that the unit will adopt.
 
  All individuals have parti-cipated and been involved in decision making and implementation of changes. When issues arise during implementation, it is expected that: a. Accountability resides entirely with the unit manager.
  b. Individual expertise will be utilized to provide solutions, but that responsibility for the change is shared.
  c. No one really has any accountability or responsibility for the changes.
  d. This will contribute to widespread skep-ticism among the staff about the probabil-ity of success.



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Answer to Question 1

C
A hospice nurse has experience in managing symptoms associated with the dying process. This is the best nurse to care for this patient.

Answer to Question 2

B
High-performing organizations provide for participation by all stakeholders, and each stakeholder shares responsibility and risk. This kind of environment is more satisfying for nurses and is characterized by optimism and trust.





 

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