Which Statement Indicates That a Nurse Has the Skills to Be

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which statement indicates that a nurse has the skills to be politically involved?

• A) The nurse does not take credit for his or her own ideas but attributes them to others.
• B) The nurse knows a lot about what is going on in the organization.
• C) People often say that the nurse has a way of dealing with difficult people and situations.
• D) Staff members seek out this nurse's ideas on how unit problems should be solved.
• E) The nurse has a "sixth sense" about when to present new ideas.

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Definitions:

Instinct Theories

Psychological theories suggesting that certain behaviors are innate and driven by evolutionary pressures.

Social Psychologists

Scientists who study how individuals' thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are influenced by the actual, imagined, or implied presence of others.

Aggression

Behavior aimed at causing harm or pain to others, which can be physical or verbal.

Norms

Established standards of behavior maintained by a society.