It is necessary for the new nurse manager to delegate tasks to the staff. What is a requirement for the nurse manager in this delegation process?
a. Obtaining the employee's voluntary acceptance of the task
b. Communicating the work assignment in understandable terms
c. Functioning with a laissez-faire style of leadership
d. Working alongside the staff to evaluate their care
B
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A Tasks should be delegated to those who are capable, not necessarily to those who are willing.
B When delegating, the nurse manager should always provide unambiguous and clear directions by describing the task, the desired outcome, and the period within which the task should be completed.
C A laissez-faire style of leadership is not a requirement for delegation.
D The nurse manager does not necessarily have to work alongside staff to evaluate their care; the nurse manager can often evaluate staff performance through patient outcomes.
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