In opening a new dialysis unit, the nurse manager has to develop a philosophy for the unit. This philosophy needs to:
a. Reflect the culture of the unit and its values.
b. Be developed by the nursing manager on the unit.
c. Identify the clients that will be served on the unit.
d. Replicate the organization's philosophy.
ANS: A
A philosophy expresses the values and beliefs that members of the organization hold about the nature of their work, about the people to whom they provide service, and about themselves and others providing the services.
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