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When nurses are confronted with ethical dilemmas that challenge their values and beliefs, what is the best source to rely on to make the right decision?

A newly licensed nurse has submitted an application, letter of interest, and resume to the human resource department of a hospital and has an interview scheduled for next week. How should the nurse prepare for this interview?

The nurse observes unsafe practice by a physician and reports it to the risk management department of the hospital. Which ethical principle does this represent?

The nurse is caring for a client who is ventilator dependent.  A basis for ethical dilemma can result from a request for organ donation. Which factor may contribute to this conflict?

The team leader overhears a staff nurse calling a primary care provider. Which report by the staff nurse would require immediate intervention by the charge nurse?

Decentralized or Shared governance includes which of the following interactions? 

Nurses can be leaders without being managers. Which nursing action demonstrates leadership?

To become a leader, one must develop certain personal aspects. The nurse identifies which competency expected in creating leadership in oneself? 

A nurse preceptor is instructing a new nurse in examples of shared governace.  Which of the statement by the new nurse shows understanding of shared governance?

In an escalating situation, the nurse should observe certain rules to protect herself from violence. Which of the following is a good rule to keep in mind if one is ever in a violent situation?