IGNOU PB Bsc Nsg Entrance-2017
Nursing Management & leadership
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The importance of human relations in nursing is all, except?

Appeared in: IGNOU PB Bsc Nsg Entrance-2017

Explanation

  • Group disintegration refers to the breakdown of a team, characterized by conflict, lack of cooperation, and disunity.
  • The primary goal of human relations is to build and maintain positive interpersonal dynamics, fostering teamwork and a supportive environment.
  • Therefore, group disintegration is the opposite of the objectives of human relations and is a negative outcome that effective management seeks to prevent, not promote.

Why Other Options Were Wrong

  • Option A: This is a primary goal of good human relations. When staff members have positive relationships and communicate effectively, morale and motivation increase, leading to higher productivity.
  • Option B: This is a direct benefit of effective human relations. Good communication and mutual respect among team members are essential for coordinating complex patient care tasks.
  • Option C: Group cohesiveness, or team unity, is a core objective of the human relations approach. It signifies that team members are bonded and work well together towards common goals.

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Clinical Relevance
  • Nursing practice connection: Knowing The role and importance of human relations in nursing management helps nurses interpret findings accurately and avoid errors in routine assessment, medication administration, and patient teaching.
  • In a clinical setting, poor human relations can lead to communication errors, delays in care, and increased risk to patient safety.
  • Nurse managers are responsible for fostering a culture of respect and collaboration to prevent burnout and reduce staff turnover, which directly impacts the quality of patient care.
  • What if? If a nursing unit shows signs of group disintegration (e.g., frequent arguments, cliques, lack of mutual support), the nurse manager's priority action is to identify the root causes of conflict and implement team-building and conflict-resolution strategies.
How to Approach the Question
  • First, identify the keywords in the question: 'importance of human relations' and the negative lead-in 'except'.
  • Understand that the question is asking you to find the option that is NOT a positive outcome or goal of good human relations.
  • Analyze each option's meaning in the context of teamwork and workplace environment.
  • Evaluate 'Increases productivity', 'Improves coordination', and 'Group cohesiveness' as positive outcomes.
  • Recognize that 'Group disintegration' is a negative term representing the failure or breakdown of a group.
  • Conclude that the negative option, 'Group disintegration', is the correct answer because it is the exception.
Concept Tested & Keywords
  • Concept Tested: The role and importance of human relations in nursing management.
  • Stem keywords: human relations, nursing, importance
  • Lead-in keywords: except
  • Negative lead-in flag: The question uses the word 'except', asking for the option that does NOT fit.

Question ID

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Reference Book

E6 Principles and Practice of NURSING Management Leadership for BSc Nursing 3rd Edi Jogindra Vati — Subpart B (pp 340-678 of 1017) p. 205-207

E6 Textbook of Nursing Management and Leadership I. Clemen — Subpart B (pp 328-654 of 982) p. 273-275

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