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2125004343 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

The graduate nurse is thinking about leaving a new job because of actions demonstrated by the nurse manager. Which actions should the graduate nurse identify as bullying?

1. Pairing the graduate with a seasoned nurse to assist with learning new skills
2. Asking the graduate to participate in client rounds with the new interns on the care area
3. Confronting the graduate by stating that refusing an assignment is grounds for dismissal
4. Stating that requests for vacation time will be denied because the nurse asks too many questions
5. Assigning the graduate nurse a complicated client with needs that the graduate is not comfortable performing

Question 2

The nurse is communicating with an older client. Which actions demonstrate that the nurse understands the best approaches to communicate with this client?

1. Asking, What can I do to make you feel safe?
2. Observed intently listening to the client describe how being alone makes her feel
3. Offering to take the client out for a walk
4. Consistently arranging for the client to have her hair done
5. Managing to get a copy of the client's favorite magazine

atrochim · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 3, 4, 5

Rationale 1: Pairing the graduate with a seasoned nurse to assist with learning new skills demonstrates supportiveness.

Rationale 2: Asking the graduate to participate in client rounds with the new interns on the care area demonstrates teamwork.

Rationale 3: Confronting the graduate by stating that refusing an assignment is grounds for dismissal is bullying behavior. It is intended to intimidate the graduate.

Rationale 4: Stating that requests for vacation time will be denied because the nurse asks too many questions is bullying behavior. It is intended to humiliate the graduate.

Rationale 5: Assigning the graduate nurse a complicated client with needs that the graduate is not comfortable performing is bullying behavior. It is intended to degrade and undermine, and creates a risk to the safety of a client.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1, 2, 5
Rationale 1: Good communication with the client will result in knowing what makes a difference to her. With this valuable knowledge, the nurse can reduce vulnerability and enhance the quality of life.
Rationale 2: Good communication with the client will result in knowing what makes a difference to her. With this valuable knowledge, the nurse can reduce vulnerability and enhance the quality of life.
Rationale 3: This would be effective only if the nurse knew that going for a walk was important to the client.
Rationale 4: This would be effective only if the nurse knew that getting her hair done was important to the client.
Rationale 5: Good communication with the client will result in knowing what makes a difference to her. With this valuable knowledge, the nurse can reduce vulnerability and enhance the quality of life.