Phelp LPNtoRN 6e

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Sensitively Assessing a Client’s Uniqueness

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Aspects of Client Uniqueness

Incorporating Uniqueness Into the Nursing Care Process

Conclusion

14 Decision-Making and Managing Time, Conflict, and Resources

Managing Time Managing Conflict Making Decisions Managing Resources

Conclusion

PART C MEMBER OF THE DISCIPLINE OF NURSING

15 Professional Responsibilities

Advocacy

Accountability

Professional Growth

Advancing Nursing as a Profession

Professional Stewardship

Conclusion

16 Legal Accountability

Sources of Law

Classifications of Law

Accountability

Liability, Negligence, and Malpractice

Risk Management

Legally Sensitive Areas That Affect Nursing Practice Confidentiality and the Right to Privacy

Defamation of Character

Conclusion

17 Ethical Issues

Ethics and History

Ethical Dilemmas and Moral Distress

Ethics and the Law Ethics and Religion Nursing Ethics

Ethical Decision-Making in Nursing

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Appendix Answers to “The NCLEX-RN Might Ask” Questions

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