A nurse manager is discussing with unit staff the repeated lack of staff compliance in document-ing exercise activity for post–cardiac surgery clients

Question

The unit's licensed practical/vocational nurses are responsible for ensuring that clients carry out the prescribed exercise regimen and that the activity is documented. Using Drucker's five basic functions of a manager, identify appropri-ate functions for the nurse manager to use when addressing this situation (select all that apply): a. Divide the necessary activities into ma-nageable tasks, so clients adhere to the exercise regimen.
b. Establish objectives and goals for each area and decide who is accountable for them.
c. Allow clients to organize the activities.
d. Engage in activities that motivate the team, and communicate effectively with the responsible staff members.
e. Analyze, appraise, and interpret the per-formance of responsible staff, and com-municate these findings to staff manage-ment.
f. Allow clients to establish objectives and goals.

Answer 1

A, B, D, E
Drucker's five basic functions include division of work into tasks, development and communica-tion of goals and outcomes, motivation and communication, and analysis, approval, and inter-pretation of staff performance.