You Work in an Intermediate Care Unit and Have Asked

question 18

Multiple Choice

You work in an intermediate care unit and have asked to be involved in developing new guidelines to prevent pressure ulcers in your patient population.The nurse manager tells you that you do not yet have enough experience to be on the prevention task force and that your ideas will be rejected by others.This situation is an example of

• A) a barrier to handoff communication.
• B) a work environment that is unhealthy.
• C) ineffective decision making.
• D) nursing practice that is not evidence-based.

Understand typical productivity obstacles and strategies for overcoming them.

Grasp the significance of flexibility and adaptability in team and operations management.

Comprehend the variety of operations management decisions, from resource acquisition to product quality.

Acknowledge the principle that high performance is irreplaceable for career and organizational success.

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Definitions:

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The muscular tube that connects the mouth and nasal passages to the esophagus and larynx; part of the throat.

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Ascites

Build-up of liquid within the peritoneal space, frequently resulting from liver dysfunction or cardiac failure.