After the Nurses Who Work on an Adolescent Psychiatric Unit

question 22

Multiple Choice

After the nurses who work on an adolescent psychiatric unit have had a brainstorming session,they are ready to resolve the problem of teenagers who are unmanageable.To maximize group effectiveness in decision making and problem solving,the nurse manager has:

• A)Prevented conflict.
• B)Formed highly cohesive groups.
• C)Used majority rule to arrive at decisions.
• D)Encouraged equal participation among members.

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Definitions:

Confounding Factors

Variables that interfere with the clarity of the relationship between the independent and dependent variables in a study.

Confidentiality

The ethical principle or legal right that a physician or other healthcare provider will hold secret all information relating to a patient, unless the patient gives consent permitting disclosure.

Data

Factual information used as a basis for reasoning, discussion, or calculation, often collected through observation or research.

Anonymous

Being unnamed or not identified by name, often used to maintain privacy or confidentiality.