The nurse has been asked to assume a first-level management role on the nursing unit. Which statement indicates that this nurse will need further mentoring in the new role?
1. "I won't be able to increase my team's motivation. That has to come from within them."
2. "As a manager, I will be available for my team if problems with clients arise."
3. "One of my roles will be to make sure assignments are clear and understandable."
4. "I will still be responsible for the care being provided even if I am off the unit during the day to attend meetings."
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Rationale 1: Managers can affect motivation by developing strategies and possible incentives. The other options are true management functions.
Rationale 2: Being available for consultation or help with assignments is one of the roles of the first-level manager.
Rationale 3: First-level managers are responsible for supervising the work of nonmanagerial personnel and the day-to-day activities of a specific work unit or units. Clarity of assignment is part of this supervision.
Rationale 4: First-level managers are responsible for attending meetings and may be away from the unit while retaining responsibility for the care being provided.
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