After the nurse manager counseled a staff member about excessive absenteeism, the nurse manager expected his behavior to change. What type of consequence should the staff nurse expect if he changes his behavior?
a. Favorable
b. Punitive
c. Absent
d. Insufficient
ANS: A
The nurse manager should not just ignore reduced absenteeism and should acknowledge a change in behavior.
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