A Nurse Demonstrates Assertive Behavior by Doing Which of the Following

question 20

Multiple Choice

A nurse demonstrates assertive behavior by doing which of the following?

• A) When a patient asks the nurse to stop and feed the patient's cats on the way home, the nurse frowns but agrees to do so.
• B) The nurse feels the team leader's assignment is unfair, so the nurse drops hints to coworkers about feelings of unfairness.
• C) When the patient asks about the nurse's personal life, the nurse answers the questions out of fear of not being liked for not answering.
• D) When working with a patient who is critical of the nurse, the nurse sits down with the patient and listens attentively to the patient's concerns.

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Definitions:

Horizontal Decentralization

A management strategy where decision-making authority is distributed across various levels within the organization, often to improve responsiveness and innovation.

Machine Bureaucracy

A highly structured, formal organization model characterized by a clear hierarchy, rigid rules, and a focus on efficiency and predictability.

External Changes

Alterations in the environment outside an organization that affect its operations, strategies, and success.

Employee Preferences

The specific desires or choices of employees, often regarding workplace conditions, benefits, and types of work.