A Nurse Manager Understands That the Typical First Step in Handling

question 18

Multiple Choice

A nurse manager understands that the typical first step in handling an employee with a disciplinary problem is to:

• A) Provide a verbal reprimand.
• B) Prepare a written reprimand.
• C) Counsel the employee regarding the problem.
• D) Give the employee the day off without pay.

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Definitions:

Hyperventilation

A condition where breathing is rapid and deep, leading to excessive expulsion of circulating carbon dioxide.

Serum pH

A measure of the acidity or alkalinity of the serum, the clear liquid that can be separated from clotted blood, crucial for diagnosing and managing various health conditions.

Hemiparesis

Weakness on one side of the body, which can be a result of various neurological injuries or conditions.

Bronchitis

An inflammation of the bronchial tubes in the lungs, resulting in coughing and difficulty breathing, which can be acute or chronic.