During a staff meeting, a group of RNs has complained that medications are not arriving to the unit in a timely manner
The nurse manager suggests that the group resolve this issue through the development and work of a multidisciplinary team led by one of these RNs. This scenario de-monstrates: a. adaptation.
b. empowerment.
c. flexibility.
d. relationship management.
B
Empowerment is the giving of authority, responsibility, and the freedom to act. In this situation, the manager has given authority, responsibility, and the freedom to act in the investigation and resolution of this issue.
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