A Nursing Leader Wishes to Maintain an Image of Power

question 15

Multiple Choice

A nursing leader wishes to maintain an image of power on a multidisciplinary committee. In a meeting, a committee member makes a statement that the nurse believes is in error. How should the nurse respond?

• A) "I don't think what you are saying is correct."
• B) "Would you clarify what you just said?"
• C) "What evidence supports that statement as accurate?"
• D) Say nothing and research the topic before the next meeting.

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Definitions:

Researchers

Individuals engaged in conducting systematic investigations to establish facts or principles or to collect information on a subject, aiming to contribute to the existing body of knowledge.

Selecting Therapist

The process of finding and choosing a mental health professional to meet an individual’s specific psychological needs and therapeutic goals.

Middle Income

A socioeconomic class that typically refers to individuals or households with moderate levels of income, situated between the upper and lower classes.

Negative Symptoms

Symptoms of schizophrenia that are less than normal behavior or an absence of normal behavior; poor attention, flat affect, and poor speech production.