nurse manager must confront an employee about excessive absenteeism. During the confrontation with this employee, which introductory statement is most appropriate?
a. Is there something occurring in your life that is interfering with your attendance at work?
b. What is your understanding of our absenteeism policy and being placed on probation?
c. You are always calling in sick and leaving the staff in a real mess.
d. Let's pull the policy manual out and read the absenteeism policy together.
Question 2
The nurse recognizes that, to be an effective teacher, communication must be clear. In an educational session for a patient newly diagnosed with congestive heart failure,
which statements by the nurse would demonstrate barriers to teaching? (Select all that apply.)
a. Furosemide will increase urination, so you take it every morning.
b. To help reduce the risk of pulmonary edema, your sodium intake must be monitored.
c. Just remember, no sodium
d. Pulmonary edema can form if you have too much sodium.
e. You will need to make sure you eat less salt to help prevent fluid from collecting in your lungs.
Nurse-patient interaction; nonverbal communication
The nurse applies a pulse oximeter sensor on the client’s finger.
Magnet hospital nurse requirements
Responsibilities of the nurse manager
Nurse collaboration
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