The novice nurse manager is hesitant to delegate tasks to competent, experienced nurses. Which is most likely to explain this hesitancy? Fear of:
1. Overburdening others.
2. Decreased personal satisfaction.
3. Increased liability.
4. Competition and criticism.
4
Explanation: 1. The novice nurse manager may be insecure and fear that another staff member could perform
the task more effectively. There is a fear that a successful delegate could threaten the nurse
manager?s credibility as a leader. Fear of overburdening occurs when the delegator belittles the
decisional capabilities of others. Fear of decreased personal satisfaction should be diminished
by the increased opportunity to explore new challenges and gain other skills and experiences.
Fear of liability arises when the delegator experiences fear of being blamed for the delegate?s
mistakes.
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