The nurse manager counsels the staff nurse who was making inappropriate sexual comments to other staff members. The nurse manager tells the staff nurse what behavior is required and how to prevent future disciplinary actions. This is an example of:
a. Reprimanding the employee
b. Being flexible
c. Enforcing the rules inconsistently
d. Taking corrective, constructive action
ANS: D
When taking corrective, constructive action, the manager should be sure that the staff nurse understands that the behavior was contrary to the organization's requirements and should explain why such regulations are necessary. The staff nurse should be counseled as to what behavior is required and how to prevent future disciplinary action.
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