Which Action by a New Staff Nurse Indicates That Further

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which action by a new staff nurse indicates that further teaching about complementary and alternative therapy may be needed?

• A) The nurse massages the legs of a patient who has a left foot stasis ulcer.
• B) The nurse checks a blood glucose on a patient with diabetes who takes aloe.
• C) The nurse suggests the use of acupressure to a patient with tension headaches.
• D) The nurse shows a family how to use hand massage to calm an agitated patient.

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Definitions:

Irrational Decision

A choice made that contradicts logical reasoning, often influenced by emotional factors or cognitive biases.

Status Quo Bias

The tendency to avoid making a decision.

Irrational Behavior

Actions or decisions that contradict logic or reasoning, often deviating from expected or standard behavior.

Overconfidence

A cognitive bias where an individual overestimates their own ability, knowledge, or control over events.