To lead in the midst of change and chaos, it is necessary to have a clear vision and support from one's followers. Which of the following illustrates that the staff support the nurse manager's vi-sion on a nursing unit?
A. Staff members refuse to attend orientation to electronic documentation on their own time even though lunch or dinner is pro-vided at a nearby restaurant.
B. The division's suggestion box reveals eight complaint messages about the nurse manager from nurses on her unit.
C. No one attends a mandatory orientation class on electronic documentation even though staffing would allow for half of the unit to participate.
D. Staff members are attending the manag-er's summer party to kick-off a new initi-ative for the unit's electronic documenta-tion change.
ANS: D
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A Incorrect because staff will not attend the orientation to electronic documentation.
B Incorrect because staff are making nega-tive comments regarding the change.
C Incorrect because staff are not attending unit meetings.
D Correct because staff are attending their boss's party on their own time to kick off the electronic documentation.
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