A Nurse Practitioner Is Also a Manager in a Small

question 14

Multiple Choice

A nurse practitioner is also a manager in a small practice with three physicians. One of the medical assistants comes to her and says that another employee is falsifying her work hours. The nurse practitioner knows that the two employees don't get along. What would be the next step the nurse would take if following the problem-solving process?

• A) Collect the facts.
• B) List the options.
• C) Evaluate the potential options.
• D) Make a decision and act.
• E) Ask the other employee why she is falsifying her work hours.

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