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Professional practice models (PPMs) refer to the conceptual framework and philosophy of nursing within an organization. The core elements of a PPM include: (Select all that apply.)

A client’s wife is concerned about her husband’s declining health. He has been admitted with an acute myocardial infarction and has had two myocardial infarctions before this admission. He is not a candidate for surgery. She and her husband have discussed “no breathing machine” for long-standing care, but she is unsure of his wishes if he were to need a “breathing machine” for a short period. The nurse discusses his current condition and care with the client and his wife. She also organizes a team meeting consisting of the client’s physicians, social worker, pastoral care person, and nursing staff. During this meeting, the nurse helps the wife share her concerns and the client’s concerns with the rest of the team. What type of communication technique is being utilized by the nurse? (Select all that apply.)

How is culture measured within an organization?

The nurse on a medical unit is caring for a 19-year-old with complications from a congenital heart defect. The client’s mother is consistently at the bedside asking questions and attempting to direct the treatment plan. Which of the following shows how the nurse should communicate with the mother?

A shortcoming that needs to be addressed related to the advertising of open nursing positions is:

When articulating the business case for evidence-based practice to governing boards, key messages to share with board members include: (Select all that apply.)

Which of these are true regarding millennials in the work environment? (Select all that apply.)

When the licensed nurse makes a determination to delegate a task, which of the following occurs in the process? (Select all that apply.)

Which of the following questions should be considered in the hospital gap analysis survey of clinical operations readiness in the event of a disaster? (Select all that apply.)

NVC communication processes are grounded in: (Select all that apply.)