A Resident Did Not Get His Meal Served on Time

question 1

Multiple Choice

A resident did not get his meal served on time.How should you respond to the nurse?

• A)"I'm sorry.Can you help me plan better?"
• B)"It's not my fault.I was helping Jody with a resident."
• C)"I do the best I can."
• D)"There just isn't enough time to do everything.We need more help."

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Definitions:

Attribution

The process by which individuals explain the causes of behavior and events.

Capable of Performing

The ability or competency to carry out tasks or fulfill roles effectively.

Dimension of an Attribution

The aspects considered when evaluating the cause of behavior, typically including locus (internal vs. external), stability, and controllability.

Gestalt

A concept from psychology suggesting that the mind understands and interprets holistic patterns and configurations rather than just simple aggregations of parts or elements.