Which Documentation Tool Does the Nurse Use in Extended Care

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which documentation tool does the nurse use in extended care and long-term care settings to gather definitive information on the resident's functioning?

• A)Narrative patient progress notes
• B)Problem-oriented documentation
• C)Resource Utilization Group (RUG)
• D)Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI)

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Definitions:

Conformity

The tendency of individuals to align their attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors with those of a group.

Social Loafing

The phenomenon of a person exerting less effort to achieve a goal when they work in a group than when they work alone.

Social Facilitation

The tendency for individuals to perform differently when in the presence of others than when alone, usually showing improvement in tasks they find easy or have well-rehearsed.

Normative Social Influence

The impact of others that causes us to change our behavior to gain their approval and acceptance.