A nurse manager who is new to this position is overwhelmed by the amount of paperwork that needs to be submitted to her director. The nursing unit is very busy and is short staffed. The manager must take a client assignment
The nurse is concerned about the paperwork but must assist nursing staff. Which of the following is an important lesson for this manager to learn? 1. Her first priority is client care.
2. Her first priority is their nursing staff.
3. The job requires the nurse to adjust, respond to change, and remain flexible.
4. The paperwork is not important.
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Explanation: 1. Everyday change is occurring and in health care the pace is fast. To find satisfaction in your
career requires that you be able to adjust and respond to change. The most important attribute
you can bring to this effort is flexibility. Client care, nursing staff, and the paperwork are all
important but the manager?s approach and ability to manage the stress will determine whether
she stays in that position.
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