Which Statement by a Nurse New to the Unit Best

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which statement by a nurse new to the unit best reflects an understanding that staff attitudes and actions have a powerful effect on both patient behavior and milieu management?

• A) "I understand that there are going to be days where the unit will be short-staffed or really busy. As new members of the team, how can we contribute to keeping the stress level on the unit from escalating?"
• B) "What are the administration's expectations of us as new employees related to the management of the milieu in general and of individual patient behavior?"
• C) "I'm new, so I will learn best by observing while one of the more experienced staff members manages control over the patients."
• D) "How do I best involve the health care providers in the management of the milieu when a patient begins to escalate?"

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