During the first staff meeting, a newly promoted nurse manager says, "I would like a commitment from all the nurses to review and improve the way delegation is done on the unit
" Why would the manager be interested in delegation? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. Effective delegation allows the manager to focus more time on management tasks.
2. Efficiency is increased by effective delegation.
3. If the manager has more time to focus on managerial duties, there is more chance of career advancement.
4. The nurse manager thinks unlicensed assistive personnel (UAPs) provide better bedside care than nurses.
5. The manager is interested in developing the entire staff to its maximum potential.
1,2,3,5
Rationale 1: The manager may be able to delegate some tasks to nurses if the nurses are not overloaded with client care that could be completed by unlicensed assistive personnel (UAPs).
Rationale 2: If delegation is done effectively, unit efficiency is increased.
Rationale 3: If the manager can get more done because delegation is effective there is a greater chance for career advancement.
Rationale 4: There is no evidence that this is the case.
Rationale 5: Development is stifled when the staff members are doing the wrong tasks.
Global Rationale:
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