The house supervisor is instructing new nurse managers on positive managerial skills. Teaching has been effective if the house supervisor hears which comment?
1. ?There is no way I am leaving my door open for the staff to come in whenever.?
2. ?I expect my staff to be on time every day to work, without exceptions.?
3. ?I will help my staff whenever they might need an extra hand with something.?
4. ?I won?t call in my on-call person until I absolutely have no other choice.
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Explanation: 1. Offering assistance when needed helps raise morale and foster a positive work environment.
This in turn will affect the overall success of the organization. The others do not and would
require further instruction.
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