A Nurse Manager Has Had Issues with a Marginal Employee

question 31

Multiple Choice

A nurse manager has had issues with a marginal employee. Staff members have complained several times to the manager regarding this employee's competence. Which action by the manager would be appropriate?

• A) Discuss the issues at a staff meeting and elicit methods to improve morale.
• B) Use progressive discipline to manage the employee.
• C) Monitor the staff's performance to determine the lack of civility.
• D) Terminate the employee's employment.

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