The Number of Adverse Events Such as Falls and Pressure

question 27

Multiple Choice

The number of adverse events such as falls and pressure ulcers on your unit is increasing.An ideal staffing plan to address this issue would include which of the following?

• A) Increasing the total number of staff on the unit.
• B) Increasing the staff and registered nurse (RN)hours per patient.
• C) Increasing the total number of staff and implementing 12-hour shifts.
• D) Increasing the number of RNs and number of RNs with experience on the unit.

Understand the collaborative nature of the counseling process.

Recognize how the counseling process leads to mutual change in both clients and counselors.

Identify the parallels between feminist perspectives and collaborative counseling philosophies.

Understand the role of empathy and authenticity in the feminist counseling process.

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