Which level of management exists in nursing management to be responsible for shift-by-shift coordination and promotion of quality client care?
1. Middle
2. First
3. Front line
4. Upper
Answer: 3
Rationale: The front line manager is the charge nurse. The charge nurse is unique to the health care setting, is in charge shift by shift, and is accountable to the first-level manager. The first-, middle-, and upper-level managers are accountable for quality care 24 hours a day.
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