The nurse at a long-term care facility is receiving an admission to a skilled medical unit with a full census. Which nursing situation is the best example of a nurse demonstrating appropriate management skills in the care of the client?
A) The nurse is arranging the room to best accommodate the client's medical equipment.
B) The nurse is obtaining the needed paperwork to begin the admission process.
C) The nurse is delegating patient orientation to the room while obtaining contact information from the family.
D) The nurse is obtaining a urinary collection hat for the toilet.
C
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Management of clients, especially on a busy unit, is best accomplished by delegation of appropriate tasks. A manager must use resources in an efficient and effective manner to accomplish a goal. The manager sees the big picture and determines appropriate actions.
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