A nurse is discussing strategies for conflict resolution with newly hired staff members. Which of the following characteristics should the nurse include when discussing the win-lose method of conflict resolution? (Select all that apply.)
The nurse manager is always right.
The nurse manager does not implement ideas from employees.
There are no power struggles between staff members.
Both sides gain some benefits.
Employees are not comfortable sharing ideas.
Correct Answer : A,B,E
A. In a win-lose approach, one party (often the person in authority) dominates the decision-making, leading to a one-sided outcome.
B. This method disregards employee input, reflecting a top-down, authoritarian approach.
C. Win-lose methods often involve power struggles, as one side tries to assert control over the other.
D. This describes a win-win approach, not win-lose. In win-lose, only one party benefits.
E. The lack of collaboration and openness in a win-lose approach can create a culture where staff feel undervalued or fearful of speaking up.
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Correct Answer is A
Explanation
A. In emergency situations where immediate surgery is required to preserve life or prevent serious harm, and the client is unconscious and unable to provide consent, treatment may proceed without informed consent under implied consent.
B.Delaying surgery to obtain consent could jeopardize the client’s life or outcome, and is not ethically or legally appropriate in a true emergency.
C.Telephone consent from a facility administrator is not a substitute for legal consent. Administrators are not authorized to give medical consent for clients.
D.The anesthesiologist cannot legally provide consent on behalf of the client; this would be a breach of ethical and legal standards.
Correct Answer is C
Explanation
A.A confused and restrained client requires assistance and monitoring, which may delay evacuation.
B.A post-op client with a chest tube is not stable for quick evacuation without careful preparation and equipment.
C. A client receiving IV chemotherapy and is ambulatory– Yes. This client is stable and mobile, making them the highest priority for evacuation because they can move with minimal assistance.
D.A client in Buck’s traction is immobile and would require significant help and coordination to evacuate safely.
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