The Nurse Is Acting as Team Leader for a Client

question 11

Multiple Choice

The nurse is acting as team leader for a client care conference. Which opening statement is best for this meeting?

• A) "We are all here to discuss the issues with this client's discharge. What issues are we facing?"
• B) "The issue with this client is the time limit for Medicare to pay has almost expired, and we aren't ready for discharge."
• C) "I don't really have time for this meeting today; is there anything I can do to expedite this meeting?"
• D) "I will let you all decide what might be best, as I am not really as familiar with this client as I should be."

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Definitions:

High Challenge

Situations or tasks that require a significant degree of effort, skills, or resources to accomplish, often associated with high levels of personal and professional growth.

Low Support

Situations or environments where there is minimal guidance, assistance, or emotional backing provided to individuals or groups.

Prescriptive

Offering or relating to recommendations or rules intended for guidance or to dictate a course of action.

Amoral

Lacking a moral sense; unconcerned with the rightness or wrongness of something.