A nurse manager has an adequate understanding of their nursing role when making which of the following statements?
a. "A manager selects or assumes a role.".
b. "I have the same function as a floor nurse.".
c. "I have the same authority as the director of the hospital.".
d. "I was appointed to my role.".
D
Whereas a manager is assigned or appointed to a role, a leader selects or assume a role. The nurse manager functions differently than a floor nurses, and although the nurse manager has some authority, it is less than the director of the hospital.
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