A Newly Appointed Nurse Manager Observes That the Unit She

question 15

Multiple Choice

A newly appointed nurse manager observes that the unit she is supervising functions in a manner that suggests the previous manager used a laissez-faire approach to supervision. Select the practice that indicates that more direction is required in the leadership style.

• A)The experienced nurses work through lunch breaks.
• B)Most tasks are being performed by new graduates.
• C)Nurses from the float pool are assigned to the low-acuity clients.
• D)Staff members are resistant to proposed changes.

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