The nurse manager from the oncology unit has had two callouts; the orthopedic unit has had multiple discharges and probably will have to cancel one or two of its nurses
The orthopedic unit has agreed to "float" two of its nurses to the oncology unit if oncology can "float" a nursing assistant to the orthopedic unit to help with obtaining vital signs. This is an example of (Select all that apply.)
a. Autonomy.
b. Accountability.
c. Political activism.
d. Politics.
ANS: A, B, D
Staffing is an independent nursing intervention and is an example of autonomy. Along with increased autonomy comes accountability or responsibility for outcomes of an action. Nurses are involved in politics when seeking additional resources. However, political activism usually involves more than day-to-day activities such as unit staffing.
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