Which of the following are common factors of conflict encountered in nursing?
A)Ambiguous boundaries around work responsibilities
B)Unclear communication to family members about visiting hours
C)Nursing assistant placing personal achievement above everything
D)Chief of medicine demanding that the nurse/patient ratio be increased
E)Consideration of 26-week termination of pregnancy by a physician because of mother's health
F)Vacation schedules posted with new staff members having to work at least one day during all holidays

Question

Which of the following are common factors of conflict encountered in nursing? 
A)Ambiguous boundaries around work responsibilities
B)Unclear communication to family members about visiting hours
C)Nursing assistant placing personal achievement above everything
D)Chief of medicine demanding that the nurse/patient ratio be increased
E)Consideration of 26-week termination of pregnancy by a physician because of mother's health
F)Vacation schedules posted with new staff members having to work at least one day during all holidays

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

All of these areas are potential factors that can precipitate conflict in a nursing situation-roles,communication,goals,personalities,and conflicting ethics and values.

Which of the Following Are Common Factors of Conflict Encountered