Before Assessing a New Patient, a Nurse Is Told by Another

question 15

Multiple Choice

Before assessing a new patient, a nurse is told by another health care worker, "I know that patient. No matter how hard we work, there isn't much improvement by the time of discharge." The nurse's responsibility is to do which of the following?

• A) Document the other worker's assessment of the patient
• B) Assess the patient based on data collected from all sources
• C) Validate the worker's impression by contacting the patient's significant other
• D) Discuss the worker's impression with the patient during the assessment interview

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Definitions:

Bullying

The use of force, threat, or coercion to abuse, intimidate, or aggressively dominate others in a way that often involves a power imbalance.

Mobbing

A form of bullying or harassment where an individual is targeted by a group, leading to persistent aggressive behavior against the person.

Sexual Harassment

Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical harassment of a sexual nature in the workplace or other professional environments.

Workplace Stress

The physical and emotional response that occurs when the requirements of the job do not match the capabilities, resources, or needs of the worker.