The nurse manager incorporates verbal reports and walking rounds for what purpose?
1.
To provide staff members with adequate exercise
2.
To introduce different staff members to promote teamwork
3.
To improve communication and provide opportunities for feedback
4.
To allow staff nurses to take time off from patient care
ANS: 3
Improving communication and offering staff nurses the opportunity to provide input and feedback is the goal of verbal reports and walking rounds.
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