What is the primary reason a nurse manager would confront a nurse who has been reported for violating infection control policy?
1. To punish the guilty
2. To protect the institution from liability
3. To set an example for other employees
4. To encourage the correct behavior
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Rationale 1: The manager does not confront policy violations as a means of punishment.
Rationale 2: The primary reason for confrontation is not as a protection from liability.
Rationale 3: The manager does not confront policy violators to set an example for others.
Rationale 4: The primary reason a manager confronts policy violation or inappropriate behavior is to encourage correct behavior.
Global Rationale:
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