Which critical thinking standards should the nurse use to ensure ...

[Anajune7]

Which critical thinking standards should the nurse use to ensure sound effective communication with patients? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Faith
  b. Supportiveness
  c. Self-confidence
  d. Humility
  e. Independent attitude
  f. Spiritual expression

Question 2

A physician asks a family nurse practitioner to prescribe a medication that the nurse practitioner knows is incompatible with the patient's current medication regimen.
 
  Which of the following would occur if the nurse practitioner implements the physician's request? a. The nurse practitioner would be liable for the action.
  b. Good Samaritan laws would protect the nurse.
  c. If the nurse practitioner has developed a good relationship with the patient, a problem will probably not arise.
  d. This situation illustrates one of the reasons for nurse practitioners to have malpractice insurance.

[nmyers]

Answer to Question 1

C, D, E
A self-confident attitude is important because the nurse who conveys confidence and comfort while communicating more readily establishes an interpersonal helping-trusting relationship. In addition, an independent attitude encourages the nurse to communicate with colleagues and share ideas about nursing interventions. An attitude of humility is necessary to recognize and communicate the need for more information before making a decision. Faith, supportiveness, and spiritual expression are attributes of caring, not critical thinking standards.

Answer to Question 2

A

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A A nurse carrying out an inaccurate or inappropriate order may be legally responsible for any harm suffered by the patient and may be found negligent, disciplined, or dismissed by the employer, or investigated by the professional regulatory body.
B Good Samaritan laws will not protect the nurse in this situation. Good Samaritan laws are for providing care at the scene of an accident. The nurse should refuse to administer the medication when he or she knows it is wrong.
C Developing a good relationship with the patient is important, but this will not protect the nurse from legal liability for providing incompetent care.
D As having malpractice insurance does not help protect the patient from harm, the nurse practitioner should refuse to administer the medication.