The nurse manager is listening to new nurses discussing nurses as managers and overhears one state, "I don't care how long I am a nurse; I will never be a manager
" In which ways do nurses manage regardless of their official role? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. Deciding on priorities
2. Being a liaison
3. Coordination of client care
4. Developing the unit budget
5. Delegation responsibilities
1,2,3,5
Rationale 1: Staff nurses are responsible for prioritizing care for the clients for whom they provide care.
Rationale 2: Staff nurses act as liaisons between clients and other health care professionals.
Rationale 3: Staff nurses work to coordinate care provided by other health care professionals.
Rationale 4: Staff nurses may have input into budget development but do not have direct responsibility for the process.
Rationale 5: Staff nurses have the responsibility of delegating tasks to nonprofessional staff.
Global Rationale:
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