The nurse manager is working towards developing a more cohesive, team-spirited unit staff. If this nurse manager is using positive motivation to facilitate this process, which management action would be omitted?
1. Coming in to assist the staff when they call for help
2. Allowing the charge nurse to make management decisions
3. Being the unit "cheerleader" when discussing the unit with others
4. Staying available to staff when heavy volume is anticipated
Answer: 2
Rationale: Allowing the charge nurse to make management decisions can lead to respect and trust between the nurse manager and the charge nurse, but it will do little for the unit as a whole. Coming in to assist the unit when needed, being the "cheerleader" to support the unit, and staying available to assist when needed are all actions that will assist in developing a more cohesive staff.
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