Leadership - ability to inspire others to achieve a desired outcome Management - process of planning, organizing, directing, and coordinating the work within an organization Authoritative - * makes decisions for the group * motivates by coercion * communication down the chain of command * work output by staff is high (good for crisis) Democratic - * Includes group when decisions are made * Motivates * Communication up&down chain of command * work output is good quality Laissez-faire...

Which is a recommended guideline for safe computerized charting? - Passwords to the computer system should only be changed if lost. 2. Computer terminals may be left unattended during client-care activities. 3. Accidental deletions from the computerized file need to be reported to the nursing manager or supervisor. (correct) 4. Copies of printouts from computerized files should be kept on a clipboard at the nurses' station for other nurses to access. rationale: After any inadverten...

A nurse is administering 1 L of 0.9% sodium chloride to a client who is postoperative and has fluid volume deficit. Which of the following changes should the nurse identify as an indication that the treatment was successful? Increase in hematocrit increase in respiratory rate Decrease in heart rate Decrease in capillary refill time - Correct Answer: Decrease in heart rate Fluid volume deficit causes tachycardia. With correction of the imbalance, the heart rate should return to the ex...

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