The nursing unit has adopted a new IV infusion pump. The nur…
The nursing unit has adopted a new IV infusion pump. The nurse manager and education coordinator has asked the nursing staff to complete a brief written survey to assess their attitudes and knowledge related to having used the new infusion equipment for 6 weeks. Which of the following represents the stage of change assessed in this situation?
Read DetailsBob is meeting with his charge nurse to review his performan…
Bob is meeting with his charge nurse to review his performance appraisal. All of Bobs’ prior appraisal have been excellent. Today, Bobs’ appraisal is excellent as well. What is the best way that the nurse manager could foster Bobs’ desire for professional growth?
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Elizabeth, an RN with approximately 15 years of experience on the unit, walks away from one of the learning sessions on IV care and you overhear her telling a colleague that she thought the session was a waste of time because, ” the unit has been using heparin in IV locks for years and there has never been any adverse effects”. Elizabeth is identified as a ?
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As a nurse, you are responsible for teaching ostomy patients self management skills postoperatively. Mr. Jones is 2 days postoperative after an abdominal perineal resection. Even though he has a PCA, Mr. Jones reports pain of 8 on a scale of 0-10. When you enter his room to provide teaching, he turns away and closes his eyes. Which approach using Maslow’s hierarchy of needs is most appropriate in this situation?
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