The manager has determined that a nurse is marginal, but elects to ignore the situation for now, hoping the nurse's work will improve
What risks has the manager taken by choosing this strategy? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. The nurse may harm a client.
2. Other nurses on the unit may become disgruntled by having to cover for this nurse.
3. The nurse may never become a good employee.
4. The manager may be terminated.
5. The morale of the unit may decline.
1,2,3,5
Rationale 1: Marginal work may result in harm to clients.
Rationale 2: A marginal employee increases the workload on other, more competent employees.
Rationale 3: If marginal work is allowed to continue, the nurse may never change.
Rationale 4: It is unlikely that a manager would be terminated because of one marginal employee.
Rationale 5: Having a marginal employee who must be constantly coached and watched may negatively affect the morale of other staff and the entire unit.
Global Rationale:
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