An Experienced ICU Nurse Manager Is Orienting a Newly Hired

question 15

Multiple Choice

An experienced ICU nurse manager is orienting a newly hired nurse manager to the organization. The ICU manager makes occasional notes in a small notebook. The new manager asks why the ICU manager is taking notes. What are the most likely rationales for this behavior? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply.

• A) "It saves me time in the long run."
• B) "Taking notes helps me to address issues immediately so they do not escalate."
• C) "Although this looks time consuming, it is just how I learned to manage."
• D) "It helps me to remember what to address in staff meetings."
• E) "Having notes helps protect me when evaluations are written."

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Raw Materials

Basic materials that are used in the manufacturing process to produce finished goods.

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