An OB nurse manager consistently stays in her office, does not relieve staff for lunches, or assist staff when the unit is busy. Lately, the manager has been working as staff due to an increase in staff absences
Which of the following might contribute to the situation on this unit? 1. The manager?s ability to work the unit
2. The manager?s ability to confront staff regarding absences
3. The manager?s lack of supervision on the unit
4. The lack of expectations of the manager communicated to the staff
3
Explanation: 1. The manager?s ability to work the unit is not the same as the manager working alongside staff.
The manager will confront staff once absenteeism has increased in occurrence and/or
frequency. The manager?s lack of supervision on the unit does not allow for the manager to
motivate staff, assist with issues, assist staff, and assess and address issues as they occur.
You might also like to view...
The nurse listens as the physician informs the client of the diagnosis of colon cancer and explains the need to remove the colon and create an ileostomy. When the physician leaves, the nurse's priority of care is directed at:
1. Instructing the client how to prepare for surgery. 2. Instructing the client about care of the postoperative ostomy. 3. Supporting the client and family's emotional needs. 4. Leaving the client and family alone to grieve.
A patient in the acute phase of a CVA who has been speaking distinctly begins to speak indistinctly and only with great effort but still coherent. What should this nurse determine when assessing this patient?
a. Stroke in evolution with dysarthria b. Lacunar stroke with fluent aphasia c. Complete stroke with global aphasia d. Stroke in evolution with dyspraxia
A patient in the intensive care unit with a spinal cord injury is receiving intravenous fluid therapy for hypotension. Which finding would the nurse evaluate as indicating the therapy has had its desired effect?
1. Normal temperature 2. Systolic blood pressure of 85 mm Hg 3. Systolic blood pressure of 120 mm Hg 4. Mean arterial pressure of 88 Hg
As part of a community-wide program addressing the needs of seniors in the county, the nurse engages the seniors as well as their families in the program. The nurse is demonstrating which principle for effecting positive change?
A) Participation B) Proper timing C) Resistance to change D) Interdependence