An Informal Leader on the Inpatient Unit Has Just Returned

question 31

Multiple Choice

An informal leader on the inpatient unit has just returned to work after giving birth and finds it increasingly stressful to manage the roles of nurse, informal leader at work, and new parent at home.What suggestion by the manager might help this nurse find more life balance?

• A) Limit work-related activities at home to when your baby is sleeping.
• B) Try some role segmentation techniques after you leave the hospital.
• C) Use role integration techniques to create a seamless blend between roles.
• D) You might consider working part time until your child is older.

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