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Davideckstein7

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The nurse is assigned to be a member of the Risk Management Team. Which events would be addressed by this team? Select all that apply.
 
  1. The client has an allergic reaction to the preservative in the barium used in a barium swallow.
  2. A clients family is dissatisfied with the meals that are served.
  3. The client leaves the hospital against medical advice (AMA).
  4. The client claims he is not ready to be discharged.
  5. The family does not want the client to be transferred from the intensive care unit (ICU).

Question 2

A newly promoted nurse manager is fearful that previous coworkers will undermine her efforts to succeed in this new position.
 
  The new manager does not share information with these coworkers even though they may need the information to understand changes that are going to occur in the organization. Which emotional intelligence self-management competency is this nurse most clearly violating? 1. Adaptability
  2. Initiative
  3. Transparency
  4. Optimism



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Answer to Question 1

1, 3
Explanation: 1. Any reaction to a diagnostic test must be reported as an incident. If a client or family refuses
treatment as ordered, a medical-legal incident has occurred. The nurse manager can address
the clients expectations related to meals. The physician and health care team are responsible
for deciding if the client is ready to be discharged and make it on the basis of the clients
medical condition. The physician and health care team are also responsible for deciding if the
client should be transferred from the ICU and make it on the basis of the clients medical
condition.

Answer to Question 2

3
Rationale 1: Adaptability is flexibility in adapting to changing situations or overcoming obstacles.
Rationale 2: Initiative is readiness to act and seize opportunities.
Rationale 3: Transparency is displaying honesty, integrity, and trustworthiness. This nurse is not displaying these traits.
Rationale 4: Optimism is seeing the upside in events.
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