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The client is to receive 1000 cc of IV fluid in 6 hours.  The drop factor is 15 drops/mL.  The nurse will administer ___________________ drops/minute.  Round your answer to the nearest whole number.

What is the most likely cause of the initial decline in staff morale and turnover on the unit?

You overhear the nursing assistive personnel (NAP) speak in a harsh tone to a client who has early Alzheimer’s memory loss.  When the NAP leaves the room, the nurse talks with the NAP.  Which would be the most appropriate approach for the discussion?

The nursing assistive personnel is communicating a staffing concern to the charge RN.  She discussed the concern over lunch with a few co-workers.  By 3 p.m., the whole unit was discussing the concern.  What communication pattern is identified?

During a team meeting, one member calls the meeting to order and the team members freely discuss issues, with no acknowledgement of rules, policies, or order to the discussion.  What style of leadership is described?

How would the nurse define the climate of an organization?

A SWOT analysis is completed on the nursing unit.  Which is the example of a strength?

Match the type of Power with the appropriate description:

Which items are considered components of an organization?  Select all that apply.

Which is the best description of legitimate power?