The Nurse Has Been Practicing for Several Years and Has

question 19

Multiple Choice

The nurse has been practicing for several years and has become the unofficial leader, with newer nurses going to her for advice about patient care. They are amazed at how much the older nurse "thinks like a nurse." In order to "think like a nurse," the nurse must: (Select all that apply.)

• A) be a nurse for several years.
• B) be able to apply knowledge in making clinical decisions.
• C) actively participate in the process.
• D) accept procedures that have been in place for years as right.
• E) develop a questioning attitude.

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Definitions:

Relationship Behaviors

Actions undertaken by individuals to establish, maintain, and enhance interpersonal relationships.

Task Behaviors

Actions and activities directed towards completing specific objectives or assignments.

Situational

Relating to or dependent on circumstances, contexts, or specific conditions rather than being absolute or fixed.

Authority Compliance Leadership

A leadership style focused mainly on efficiency, results, and job performance, sometimes at the expense of team members' satisfaction and morale.