A Nurse Manager Has Discussed Behavioral and Unprofessional Behaviors with a Nurse

question 20

Multiple Choice

A nurse manager has discussed behavioral and unprofessional behaviors with a nurse. During the performance appraisal, the manager addressed these issues and the two nurses have developed a specific plan to address the performance areas that can be strengthened. What should the manager's next course of action be?

• A) Take notes of the nurse's behavior during the appraisal.
• B) Inquire as to the nurse's perception of the appraisal.
• C) Schedule a follow-up session to determine if the nurse has made progress in the areas specified.
• D) Schedule the next annual appraisal.

Understand the role and influence of individual differences in predicting behaviors.

Identify the key theoretical approaches to personality and their foundational theorists.

Analyze the concept of traits and their importance in personality psychology.

Distinguish between different methodological approaches used in personality psychology, such as idiographic vs. nomothetic.

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Definitions:

Extreme Daytime Sleepiness

A condition characterized by an inability to stay awake and alert during the day, often leading to unintended lapses into sleep.

Narcolepsy

A persistent sleeping condition marked by excessive sleepiness during the day and abrupt episodes of falling asleep.

Sleepy

Feeling tired or drowsy, often with a desire or need to sleep.

Sleep Apnea

A sleep disorder characterized by pauses in breathing or periods of shallow breathing during sleep.