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A charge nurse on a long-term care unit is working with an assistive personnel who states, "I am tired of all the changes on this unit. If things don't improve soon, I'm requesting a transfer." Which of the following responses should the charge nurse make?

"There has been too much complaining about these changes."

"Please, try to wait a little longer. Things will get better soon."

"So, you are upset about all of the recent changes on the unit?"

"Why don't you just file a formal complaint with Human Resources?"

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is C

Rationale:

A. This response dismisses the concerns of the assistant personnel and is not supportive.

B. This response minimizes the assistant personnel's concerns and does not acknowledge their feelings.

C. This response acknowledges the assistant personnel's concerns and opens the door for further discussion.

D. This response does not address the assistant personnel's concerns and suggests a formal complaint as the only solution. It is not supportive or collaborative.

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Correct Answer is B

Explanation

Rationale:

A. Allowing sterile forceps to rest in a container of sterile does not affect the sterility of the field.

B. Pouring sterile solution with the bottle held over the field is an inappropriate technique since it breaches the sterility of the field.

C. Placing unnecessary sterile items on the field is not ideal, but it does not indicate contamination of the surgical field.

D. The handle of a pair of sterile scissors resting 5 cm (2 in) from the field's edge does not indicate contamination of the surgical field. The scissors should be placed within easy reach of the nurse but should not touch non-sterile items.

A. Rapid chewing B. Increased hunger C. Garbled voice D. Sneezing

Correct Answer is C

Explanation

Rationale:

A. Rapid chewing is not a manifestation of dysphagia.

B. Increased hunger is not a manifestation of dysphagia.

C. A garbled voice can be a manifestation of dysphagia, as it may indicate difficulty swallowing or speaking.

D. Sneezing is not a manifestation of dysphagia.

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A charge nurse on a long-term care unit is working with an assistive personnel who states, "I am tired of all the changes on this unit. If things don't improve soon, I'm requesting a transfer." Which of the following responses should the charge nurse make?

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