The Charge Nurse, Working on a Unit Where a Nurse

question 9

Multiple Choice

The charge nurse, working on a unit where a nurse is frequently late for work, addresses the behavior by telling the nurse, "It is necessary for you to be here on time from now on to help assure good patient care." This is an example of what type of constructive criticism?

• A) Expressing sympathy
• B) Describing the behavior
• C) Stating expectations
• D) Listing consequences

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