During the Shift Report, a Nurse Describes a Patient as "Crazy

question 33

Multiple Choice

During the shift report, a nurse describes a patient as "crazy." Which approach by the charge nurse would be best?

• A) Ask the staff what terminology they wish to use.
• B) Disregard the staff member's comment.
• C) Suggest that staff use the term "mentally ill."
• D) Role model using the term "nervous breakdown."

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