The most important approach that a nurse manager can take with an emotionally troubled employee is to:
a. Act as a therapist for the employee.
b. Adjust the standard of care to assist the employee.
c. Assist the employee in obtaining profes-sional help.
d. Adjust the employee's work schedule to decrease stress.
C
Emotional difficulties are usually beyond the scope of skills that a nurse manager would normally employ. A referral needs to be made to a professional who is specifically prepared to deal with this kind of difficulty.
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