A Nurse Manager Is Delegating a New, Complex Task to the Unit

question 23

Multiple Choice

A nurse manager is delegating a new, complex task to the unit secretary. Which strategies should the manager use? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply.

• A) Begin the instruction with a statement such as "It would be good if you could help me with this project."
• B) Make eye contact with the secretary when explaining the task.
• C) Talk to the secretary in person rather than by telephone or in an email.
• D) Introduce the generalities of the task with a promise that details such as a time line will follow shortly.
• E) Discuss the importance of the task to the organization.

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