For a nurse manager in the functional nursing model, an approach that will assist in maintaining staff satisfaction in this specific model is:
a. Rotation of task assignments.
b. Frequent opportunities for in-service education.
c. Orientation to job responsibilities and performance expectations.
d. Team social events in off hours.
ANS: A
Although repetition of tasks increases confidence and competence, it can also lead to boredom. Rotation of tasks can assist specifically in this model to reduce the boredom that is a potential disadvantage of this model.
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