The Nurse Manager Knows That Maximum Power Will Be Needed

question 2

Multiple Choice

The nurse manager knows that maximum power will be needed to achieve a desired change and has identified a key person on the organizational chart who will be affected by the change. What is important for the nurse manager to do?

• A) Try to minimize the impact of the change when talking to this person.
• B) Bypass this person and talk to the administrator who supervises him or her.
• C) Pay attention to the people above and below this person on the organizational chart.
• D) Try to find some information against this person to use as leverage.

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Definitions:

Acquittal

A certification or declaration following a trial that the individual accused of a crime is innocent or free from guilt in the eyes of the law and is thus absolved of the charges.

Free From Guilt

The condition of being without blame or having not committed a crime or wrongdoing.

Grand Juries

Groups of citizens convened to evaluate accusations against individuals and determine whether there is enough evidence to bring charges.

Indictment

A formal charge or accusation of a serious crime issued by a grand jury.