A Nurse Works on an Oncology Unit and Delegates Personal

question 4

Multiple Choice

A nurse works on an oncology unit and delegates personal hygiene to an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) .What action by the UAP requires intervention from the nurse?

• A) Allowing a very tired client to skip oral hygiene and sleep
• B) Assisting clients with washing the perianal area every 12 hours
• C) Helping the client use a soft-bristled toothbrush for oral care
• D) Reminding the client to rinse the mouth with water or saline

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Definitions:

Fundamental Attribution Error

The tendency to overemphasize personal characteristics and underestimate situational factors when explaining others' behaviors.

Self-serving Bias

A cognitive bias leading individuals to attribute their successes to internal factors while blaming external factors for their failures.

Behaviour

The actions or reactions of an individual or group in response to external or internal stimuli.

Interpersonal Communication

The process by which individuals exchange information, feelings, and meaning through verbal and non-verbal messages, typically in a face-to-face setting.