Clinical Incompetence Is One of the More Serious Problems Facing

question 1

Multiple Choice

Clinical incompetence is one of the more serious problems facing a nurse manager.Joyce,the nurse manager,is not aware of the problems of Sarah,a novice nurse.After she investigates,it is obvious that Sarah's peers are covering for her.Which of the following might Joyce include in her meeting with the nurses?

• A) "It is a nurse's professional responsibility to maintain quality control."
• B) "All instances of clinical incompetence are to be reported."
• C) "It is not considered being disloyal when one nurse reports another for poor care."
• D) "Patient care is the number one concern. Meeting standards is mandatory and necessary."

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The relatively thin part of the Earth's crust that underlies the ocean basins, composed largely of basalt and gabbro.

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The measure of how broad or wide a layer or feature is from one side to the other, often used in geological contexts to describe rock layers.

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the average height of a specific, extensive area above sea level, often determining its climate and ecosystem.

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