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Which action by the newly licensed nurse demonstrates unprofessional behavior?
Which action by the newly licensed nurse demonstrates unprofessional behavior?
- Informs a provider that a requested action is outside the nurse's scope of practice
- Documents in advance to save time (correct)
- Provides a certified medical translator for a client who speaks a different language than the nurse
- Stays logged into the client's electronic health record while obtaining supplies from the supply room (correct)
Which behavior indicates that the newly licensed nurse is acting unprofessionally?
Which behavior indicates that the newly licensed nurse is acting unprofessionally?
- Informs a provider of the nurse's scope limitations
- Documents patient care accurately after providing it
- Provides a certified medical translator to a client
- Contacts a client on social media to become friends (correct)
Which of the following actions should be viewed as unprofessional by the nurse manager?
Which of the following actions should be viewed as unprofessional by the nurse manager?
- Provides appropriate translation services for a client
- Documents care in advance to enhance workflow (correct)
- Stays logged into the electronic health record during breaks (correct)
- Consults with a provider concerning nursing scope of practice
What action is likely to be seen as unprofessional by a nurse manager?
What action is likely to be seen as unprofessional by a nurse manager?
Identify the actions that reveal unprofessional conduct by the newly licensed nurse.
Identify the actions that reveal unprofessional conduct by the newly licensed nurse.
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Unprofessional Nursing Behavior
- Documenting in advance to save time is unprofessional. This could lead to inaccurate documentation and missing important details.
- Staying logged into the client's electronic health record while obtaining supplies is unprofessional and a breach of confidentiality. This could expose the client's information to unauthorized individuals.
- Contacting a client on social media to become friends is unprofessional and violates professional boundaries.
- Informing a provider that a requested action is outside the nurse's scope of practice is professional behavior, not unprofessional. Nurses have a responsibility to advocate for patient safety and ensure their actions are within their scope of practice.
- Providing a certified medical translator for a client who speaks a different language is professional behavior, not unprofessional. It demonstrates respect for the client's cultural needs and ensures effective communication.
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