Which of the following scenarios best depict empowerment?
A. The nurse manager sets the nurses' work schedules, chooses only his or her strong-est supporters for committee appoint-ments, and takes full responsibility for the actions of nurses on his or her unit.
B. The staff nurses blame "the system" for inadequacies in patient care and accept advice only from senior staff members.
C. Each nurse is held accountable for his or her actions and inactions, and each knows and uses his or her own strengths and tal-ents and those of his or her coworkers.
D. Staff nurses accept unjust criticism from physicians and supervisors and are com-fortable with providing minimal care to patients.
ANS: C
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A Incorrect because this does not represent empowerment of staff.
B Incorrect because this does not represent empowerment of staff.
C Correct because this does represent em-powerment of staff.
D Incorrect because this does not represent empowerment of staff.
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