The Hospital Administration Is Discussing the Possibility of Closing Hospital

question 13

Multiple Choice

The hospital administration is discussing the possibility of closing hospital beds in your unit because of a nursing shortage and the increased amount of overtime required to care for patients.For you as the nurse leader on the unit,which of the following examples best demonstrates your effective leadership style?

• A) Your entire staff walks out on strike.
• B) Your staff sends an ultimatum to the clinic director demanding higher pay.
• C) A group of your staff members goes to the administration to propose closing of a different unit.
• D) A group of your staff members goes to the administration to request that they be allowed to work the overtime hours.

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