Which action is most likely to undermine the political power of a nursing department?
1. The nurse executive reports on the accomplishments of the nursing staff at each board meeting.
2. The nurses in the hospital often ask for and do favors for one another.
3. The nurse manager wears a business suit to meetings.
4. The nurse executive does more talking than listening in meetings.
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Rationale 1: Reporting the accomplishments of the nursing staff is a way to support their importance and power.
Rationale 2: Asking for and doing favors for one another is a form of collaboration.
Rationale 3: The nurse manager should dress in the same manner as others in the meeting.
Rationale 4: Talking more than listening can undermine credibility in the politics of the organization. The nurse should develop a reputation for listening and responding thoughtfully in discussions.
Global Rationale:
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