During a performance evaluation the nurse manager states, "My span of control is just too large." How should the unit supervisor interpret this statement?
1. The nurse manager is not capable of performing all the duties expected of the role.
2. The nurse manager may have too many staff members to manage.
3. The nurse manager is burned out and needs time away from the unit.
4. The nurse manager is not educationally prepared for the role.
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Rationale 1: Span of control is not directly related to the number of duties expected.
Rationale 2: Span of control addresses the number of employees a manager can effectively supervise.
Rationale 3: Span of control issues may result in burnout, but there is no indication from this scenario that this is the case.
Rationale 4: There is no indication that the nurse manager's level of education is insufficient for the role.
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