The charge nurse is working on a unit where a nurse is frequently late for work. The charge nurse addresses the behavior by telling the nurse, "It is necessary for you to be here on time from now on."

This is an example of what type of constructive criticism?

a. Expressing sympathy
b. Describing the behavior
c. Stating expectations
d. Listing consequences


ANS: C
Constructive criticism includes stating expectations. An example of this is the statement: "It is necessary for you to be here on time from now on." Constructive criticism includes expressing sympathy. An example of this is the statement: "I understand that things are difficult at home." Constructive criticism includes describing the behavior. An example of this is the statement: "But I see that you have been late coming to work three times during this pay period." Constructive criticism includes listing consequences. An example of this is the statement: "If you get here on time, we'll all start off the shift better. If you are late again, I will have to report you to the personnel department."

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