Which Statement by the Formal Leader of a Nursing Unit

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which statement by the formal leader of a nursing unit reflects the personality required to energize the staff and promote creativity?

• A) "I would like to change the format we use for shift report, but I'm afraid it would upset staff members who have been here a long time."
• B) "This is the decision I have made, and there is no room for discussion."
• C) "I would like to thank everyone for your hard work and dedication while we have been short staffed."
• D) "I am certain that our new assignment system is going to make the workload more equitable."
• E) "I know this week has been rough. I feel a little like sandpaper myself."

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Definitions:

Intrusive Thoughts

Unwanted thoughts or images that repeatedly enter a person's mind, causing distress or discomfort.

Personality Disorders

Mental disorders characterized by enduring maladaptive patterns of behavior, cognition, and inner experience.

Borderline

Refers to Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), a mental health condition characterized by unstable moods, behavior, and relationships.

Neurosis

A nineteenth-century term for anxiety disorders and several other psychological problems (plural neuroses). Still in popular usage.