The Nursing Staff on a Busy Unit Enjoys Autonomy and Needs

question 16

Multiple Choice

The nursing staff on a busy unit enjoys autonomy and needs minimal direction for patient care.Which leadership style would be most effective on this unit?

• A)Democratic
• B)Authoritarian
• C)Laissez-faire
• D)Bureaucratic

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Definitions:

Informed Consent

A legal and ethical process in which a patient is provided with information about a medical procedure or treatment, including its risks and benefits, before agreeing to undergo it.

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General Anesthesia

A medically induced coma and loss of protective reflexes, used during surgery to block pain and consciousness.

Conscious Sedation

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