You are a PN working as the charge nurse of a long term care…

You are a PN working as the charge nurse of a long term care facility. Two staff nurses are having ongoing disagreements about who is responsible for completing certain documentation tasks. Tensions are rising, and other staff are becoming uncomfortable. Which of the following actions demonstrates the best conflict resolution leadership by you as the charge nurse?

A charge nurse is leading a team composed of several experie…

A charge nurse is leading a team composed of several experienced LPNs and UAPs (unlicensed assistive personnel). The charge nurse often delegates most decisions to the team and provides very little guidance. Which leadership style is this, and what risk may it pose in client care?

A 65-year-old male client with type 2 diabetes mellitus has…

A 65-year-old male client with type 2 diabetes mellitus has been admitted after having a foot ulcer. The nurse notes the following on the second day of admission: *the ulcer has increased in size, appears more red, warm, and slightly swollen.*the client’s temperature is 100.8 degrees F.*Blood glucose levels for the past 12 hours have ranged between 250-300mg/dL.*the client reports increased pain in the foot and some tingling in the toes.*the nurse’s latest order set includes daily wound dressing changed and sliding-scale insulin.                WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS BY THE PRACTICAL NURSE                   REFLECTS THE BEST CLINICAL JUDGEMENT?

A 78-year-old female client in the skilled nursing facility…

A 78-year-old female client in the skilled nursing facility has had heart failure and chronic kidney disease. She is receiving furosemide by mouth twice daily, as well as lisinopril. This morning, the nurse notes the following;* weight has increased by 3 pounds (1.4kg) since yesterday*blood pressure is 158/92mmHg* Respiratory rate is 22, lungs have bilateral crackles at the bases*urine output in the past 8 hours is 240mL* the client reports mild shortness of breath and swelling in her anklesUSING CLINICAL REASONING, WHAT IS THE MOST APPROPRIATE NURSING ACTION?