A Nurse Manager of a 20-Bed Medical Unit Finds That

question 7

Multiple Choice

A nurse manager of a 20-bed medical unit finds that 80% of the patients are older adults.She is asked to assess and adapt the unit to better meet the unique needs of the older adult patient.Using complexity principles,what would be the best approach to take for implementation of this change?

• A) Leverage the hierarchical management position to get unit staff involved in assessment and planning.
• B) Engage involved staff at all levels in the decision-making process.
• C) Focus the assessment on the unit and omit the hospital and community environment.
• D) Hire a geriatric specialist to oversee and control the project.

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Definitions:

Trabeculae Carnea

A series of muscular ridges found inside the ventricles of the heart, contributing to the heart's contractile force.

Epicardium

The outermost layer of the heart wall composed of connective tissue and fat, serving as a protective layer.

Parietal Pericardium

The outer fibrous layer of the pericardium, a double-walled sac containing the heart and the roots of the major blood vessels.