A Charge Nurse on a Busy 40-Bed Medical/surgical Unit Is

question 19

Multiple Choice

A charge nurse on a busy 40-bed medical/surgical unit is approached by a family member who begins to complain loudly about the quality of care his mother is receiving.His behavior is so disruptive that it is overheard by staff,physicians,and other visitors.The family member leaves the unit abruptly,and the nurse is left feeling frustrated.Which behavior by the charge nurse best illustrates refined leadership skills in an emotionally intelligent practitioner?

• A) Reflect to gain insight into how the situation could be handled differently in the future.
• B) Try to catch up with the angry family member to resolve the concern.
• C) Discuss the concern with the patient after the family member has left.
• D) Notify nursing administration of the situation.

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Definitions:

Evidence

Information or facts presented in support of an assertion, claim, or case, often used to prove or disprove something.

Socially Withdrawn

A behavior characterized by a significant reduction in social interaction and preference for solitude.

Bizarre Behavior

Actions that are extremely unusual or significantly atypical, often indicative of a psychiatric condition or psychological distress.

Undifferentiated Schizophrenia

A subtype of schizophrenia wherein symptoms do not clearly fit the categories of paranoid, disorganized, or catatonic types, showing a mixed or fluctuating picture.