10. The nurse manager discovers that the nurse has been arriving late to work frequently. This practice has been disruptive to the other staff members. Which of the following is the nursing manager's best course of action?
1. The nurse manager meets with the nurse and praises the nurse's desirable behavior.
2. The nurse manager meets with the nurse and provides information about the organization's termination process.
3. The nurse manager meets with the nurse and provides constructive criticism about how to avoid future late arrivals.
4. The nurse manager meets with the unit's immediate supervisor to brainstorm about methods to prevent the nurse from filing a grievance against the nurse manager.
Answer: 3
Rationale: It is important for the nurse manager to counsel with a nurse about undesirable behavior. This meeting should include constructive criticism, ways to correct the problem, and a look to the future with a positive attitude. The nurse manager should share information with the nurse about desirable behaviors, as well as the current problem. The nurse manager can brainstorm with the nurse about ways to prevent the problem from occurring. The nurse manager should seek information from the nurse to understand why the problem is occurring. Following the steps outlined when counseling the nurse will help protect the rights of the nurse and the facility.
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