A novice nurse manager is devising a schedule to meet the needs of the staff, clients, and other disciplines on the unit. Which is the most important method to counteract wasted time in nursing?
1. Delegate routine activities to concentrate on other tasks.
2. Allow the staff to attend management meetings.
3. Redesign the position to work when the unit is not busy.
4. Strictly adhere to an ?appointments only? rule.
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Explanation: 1. One of the most important time wasters in nursing at all levels is failing to delegate tasks that
another lower-level staff member could do. Staff should not routinely attend management
meetings and the manager must be available during the busier times on the unit, especially in
emergencies.
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