The nurse manager has asked that another staff nurse position be funded for the unit. The supervisor denies the request
Which statements by the manager are examples of negative assertion? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. "I know I haven't been too careful in keeping personnel costs low, but we are really going to need another position."
2. "I don't see why another position cannot be funded. We have met our budget each year for the last 3 years."
3. "I realize that my staff is not always positive about organizational changes, but having this extra staff member might reduce some of their stress."
4. "I can understand what you said about budget being tight, but we still need the position."
5. "Do you not understand how hard my nurses are working?"
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Rationale 1: Negative assertion occurs when the speaker accepts some of the blame for the situation.
Rationale 2: This is an example of negative inquiry.
Rationale 3: Negative assertion is accepting some of the blame.
Rationale 4: This is an example of fogging.
Rationale 5: This is a confrontational statement and should be avoided.
Global Rationale:
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