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A client refuses his morning dose of medication. When the nurse notifies the provider that the medication was held in accordance with the client’s refusal, the nurse is acknowledging which ethical principle?

When a nurse manager makes sure that all personnel receive their scheduled breaks, which of the following ethical principles is being exhibited? 

Which statement by a nursing student requires correction by the nurse preceptor?

A nurse arrives for his scheduled shift and is preparing to count the controlled substances in the medication cabinet with the outgoing nurse. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

A nurse leader is discussing examples of accountability with a group of nurses. Which of the following examples should the nurse include in the discussion?

The nurse manager implements strategies that include mentoring new nurses, encouraging staff to contribute ideas for improving workflow, and clearly communicating a long-term vision for excellence in patient care. Then the staff is challenged to think critically about clinical practices and support professional development. Which leadership style is the manager demonstrating?

A nurse confesses fear of being sued for providing care outside of the hospital. Which of the following statements about good Samaritan laws needs clarification?

The nurse preceptor is teaching a student time saving strategies. Which of the following does not evidence good time management?

According to the ANA code of ethics, which of the following describes a situation in which a nurse’s personal, business, entrepreneurial, commercial, political, academic, research, or financial interests interfere with the nurse’s professional responsibilities or a patient’s interests.

When attempting to understand leadership, the novice nurse must acknowledge which of the following is true about leadership and management.