The nurse manager is aware that conflict is occurring on her unit; however, she is focused on preparing for a state health department visit, so she ignores the problem. A factor that can in-crease stress and escalate conflict is:
a. The use of avoidance.
b. An enhanced nursing workforce.
c. Accepting that some conflict is normal.
d. Managing the effects of fatigue and error.
A
Avoidance as a conflict-management style prolongs conflict and has a tendency to escalate con-flict.
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