The Nursing Profession Is Responsible for Improving Its Own Image

question 2

Multiple Choice

The nursing profession is responsible for improving its own image.The most effective avenue for changing the image of nursing is to

• A) write letters expressing concerns to those responsible for negative images on television and in films.
• B) have nurses as consultants to the media to ensure that the media producers have accurate information about nursing.
• C) have nurses appear and behave professionally and explain what nurses do in each patient interaction.
• D) support the Johnson & Johnson campaign by distributing their information about nursing to students interested in nursing.

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Definitions:

Communication

The process of exchanging information, ideas, feelings, and messages between individuals or groups.

Rewards

Benefits, compensations, or recognitions provided to individuals or groups in response to their achievements or desired behaviors.

Internal Conflict

A struggle within a person caused by opposing desires, beliefs, or needs, or such conflicts within groups or organizations.

Overwhelmed

A state of feeling unable to cope due to being overloaded with various demands or pressures.