A Nurse Is Developing Objectives for a Charter Group of Nurses

question 46

Multiple Choice

A nurse is developing objectives for a charter group of nurses from a national association. Which characteristics should the nurse expect to encounter when working with this semiformal group?

• A)The group has a formal structure, with voluntary, selective membership and structured activities during meeting times.
• B)The group has a formal structure, with structured activities, leadership selection from above, and easily recognized basic objectives.
• C)The group has an informal structure, with voluntary, selective membership and negotiable day-to-day operating standards.
• D)The group has an informal structure, with superimposed rules and managers who are symbols of authority.

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Definitions:

Mental Health

A state of well-being in which an individual realizes their own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, work productively, and is able to make contributions to their community.

Physical Health

A state of well-being in which an individual is able to perform daily activities without restrictions caused by physical illness or injury.

Secondary Appraisal

An evaluation of one’s coping resources and options for dealing with stress.

Coping Resources

Various strategies, mechanisms, or means a person utilizes to handle stress, difficulties, or trauma.