Sandra, an RN on the surgery unit, is assisting with a procedure in the patient examination room. The physician orders a medication to be given through IV.
Sandra questions the order, based on her knowledge of the patient's history and of other medications that the patient has been given. The physician reiterates the order and Sandra refuses to give it. In this instance, Sandra is de-monstrating: a. Autonomy.
b. Accountability.
c. Authority.
d. Best practice.
Question 2
Avolio states that there are four factors that cover the components of authentic leadership: balanced processing, internalized moral perspective, relational transparency, and self-awareness.
What is occurring when analyzing data rationally before making decisions?
A) Balanced processing
B) Internalized moral perspective
C) Relational transparency
D) Self-awareness
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