The nurse has a performance appraisal appointment with the nurse manager today. What topics would the nurse be surprised to find discussed in this appraisal? Select all that apply
1. Salary
2. Systems that do not work
3. Change in position
4. Another nurse's work difficulties
5. The nurse's accomplishments
2, 4
Explanation: 1. Salary negotiations are a part of this appraisal.
2. The performance appraisal is not a time for the manager to discuss systems that do not work. Rather, the manager should discuss systems that would help the nurse improve.
3. Changes in positions are a part of this discussion.
4. It is not appropriate for the manager to discuss another nurse's work during a performance appraisal.
5. The manager should discuss the nurse's accomplishments during the performance appraisal.
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