The Introduction of the Nursing Process and Critical Thinking into Nursing

question 21

Multiple Choice

The introduction of the nursing process and critical thinking into nursing practice has resulted in increased ethical and legal responsibilities for nurses in the areas of (select all that apply) :

• A) peer reporting.
• B) accountability.
• C) personal ethics.
• D) patient advocacy.
• E) cost containment.

Know when and how to appropriately convey refusal or negative feedback.

Distinguish between primary and secondary purposes of negative messages.

Understand the importance of maintaining goodwill and a positive image during negative communication.

Grasp the concept of effectively delivering bad news within an organization.

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Definitions:

Revolving Line of Credit

A flexible loan arrangement which allows a borrower to use, repay, and re-borrow funds up to a certain credit limit.

Negotiability

The feature of a financial instrument that allows it to be transferred or assigned freely from one party to another.

Default

Failure to fulfill a legal obligation, especially failing to make a required payment on a loan or financial agreement.

Time Instrument

A financial document or negotiable instrument that promises payment of a certain sum of money at a future date, as opposed to on demand.