During a meeting among the physicians at the hospital, the physicians discussed altering medication administration time schedules to better meet the needs of the pharmacy department
Which of the following responses best articulates the nurse manager's independent role as related to the PERM complex?
1. "I need to prepare the students under my supervision for the upcoming changes."
2. "I would be happy to talk to the physicians about some ways to perform research regarding this change."
3. "I will meet with the physicians regarding the way this might alter client care."
4. "I need to know more about why this is happening so I can share the information with the staff."
Answer: 4
Rationale: The nurse manager has a specialized role when dealing with change, according to the PERM complex. She or he must collaborate with the physicians, educators, and researchers. Also, she or he has an independent role that the nurse alone must perform. The nurse manager must understand current information regarding the change. The nurse manager must be able to verbalize clear expectations regarding non-optional changes to the nursing staff members. The nurse manager must ensure that all of the nursing staff members have accepted the need for change. One of the nurse educator's independent roles during change is to prepare the students for the up-coming change. Any collaboration or meeting with the physician, educator, or researcher is an example of a shared role of the nursing manager during change.
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