For the past few months Antonio has complained about inadequate staffing on all shifts to the administrator of the nursing home where he works as a nurse.
He documented poor patient care, including patients not being fed appropriately and several patients who developed serious bedsores after being left for hours on wet linens without being turned. When the administrator repeatedly refused to make any changes, citing economic reasons, Antonio spoke to a reporter at the local paper about the situation. This action of Antonio's would be considered:
a. unethical. c. whistle-blowing.
b. making trouble. d. unprofessional.
Nurses need to employ specific strategies to combat sexual harassment. These strategies can include which of the following? Select all that apply.
a. Being timid
b. Seeking support from other nurses
c. Documenting each incident
d. Filing a grevance
e. Initiating legal action
Which of the following might hinder nursing empowerment?
a. Taking action to address system issues
b. Eliminating divergent and conflicting views
c. Collaborating and sharing in decision making
d. Participating in forming institutional policies
Beliefs and practices that are the expressive aspects of religion are referred to as:
a. spirituality. c. culture.
b. religiosity. d. values.
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