A Critical Care Nurse Has Reported Off Because of an Illness

question 18

Multiple Choice

A critical care nurse has reported off because of an illness. Which choice of replacement for this nurse would provide the best continuity of quality nursing care?

• A) A nurse from an outside agency
• B) A nurse from a hospital unit that has a low census today
• C) A nurse from a decentralized internal float pool
• D) A nurse from the centralized internal float pool

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Definitions:

Zoophilia

A paraphilia where individuals have a sexual fascination with animals that are not human.

Adolescence

The transitional stage of physical and psychological development that occurs between childhood and adulthood, typically involving changes in body and interests.

Transitory Phenomenon

An occurrence or situation that is temporary and lasts only for a short period of time.

Transvestic Disorder

The recurrence and intense cross-dressing or thoughts of cross-dressing over at least 6 months accompanied with significant emotional distress that impairs social or interpersonal functioning.