Which of the following statement best describe leadership in nursing?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Leadership is guiding and influencing care (B), per nursing e.g., directing team. Not following (A), not passive (C), not clerical (D) active influence. B best defines leadership's role, making it correct.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Confidentiality protects privacy (A), is ethical (B), needs consent (D) 'shared with everyone' (C) isn't true, restricts info, per HIPAA/ethics. C contradicts confidentiality's protective intent, ensuring Mr. Gary's data stays private unless authorized, making it untrue.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Ensuring a bed in scarcity is resource allocation (A) fair distribution, per ethics. Advocacy (B) supports rights, promotion (C) well-being, informatics (D) tech not resource-specific. A fits the nurse's equitable action for Mr. Gary, making it correct.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: False imprisonment is unlawful restraint (B), per law e.g., locking a patient in. Not mobility (A), technique (C), right (D) confinement-based. B best defines its illegal restriction, like limiting Mr. Gary's freedom, making it correct.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Reading studies to update care is lifelong learning (A) continuous growth, per definition. Boundaries (B) limits, policy (C) rules, education (D) teaching not learning-specific. A fits the nurse's knowledge pursuit for Mr. Gary, making it correct.