A Nurse Manager of a Busy Emergency Department Is Working

question 8

Multiple Choice

A nurse manager of a busy emergency department is working to reduce the potential for violence on the unit.Which of the following will most likely reduce the potential for violence?

• A)Decrease the number of visible security guards to avoid antagonizing patients.
• B)Implement procedures to speed up the discharge process for mentally ill patients.
• C)Propose a plan to expand and update the waiting room.
• D)Ensure post-assaultive treatment and support is available to all staff.

Distinguish between different types of risk takers and their psychological profiles.

Comprehend the role of internal versus external orientation in psychological behaviors and preferences.

Develop insights into how an internal locus of control manifests in real-life contexts.

Recognize the concept of learned helplessness and its origins according to Seligman's theory.

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Definitions:

Shareholder Rights Plan

A defensive strategy used by corporations to deter hostile takeovers by issuing new shares to existing shareholders, making a takeover more expensive.

Hostile Takeover

An acquisition attempt by a company or investor to obtain control of another company against the wishes of the target company's management and board of directors.

Takeover Bid

An offer made to acquire a controlling stake or all of a company's shares, either friendly or hostile.

Consolidation

The process of combining two or more companies into a single entity to enhance competitive strength and efficiency.