After Her First Week on a Busy Medical Surgical Unit

question 9

Multiple Choice

After her first week on a busy medical surgical unit, the new charge nurse notes that the individual nurses are highly competent but seem to be unable to function productively as a team. Select the action by the charge nurse that would best facilitate team building among the staff.

• A)Provide an opportunity for the nurses to expresses feelings and emotions.
• B)Hire more staff to reduce stress and fatigue from understaffing.
• C)Allow the staff more input into important policy decision making.
• D)Give the staff more time to adjust to the change in charge nurses.

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Definitions:

Information Access

The ability or right to obtain, retrieve, or use data, documents, or materials, often critical for decision-making, learning, or carrying out responsibilities.

Power Source

A basis of influence or authority from which individuals or organizations derive strength to effect change or command actions.

Subordinates

Individuals who report to someone with higher authority within an organizational hierarchy, often tasked with following instructions and fulfilling duties assigned by their supervisors.

Reward Power

The capability to distribute rewards that others view as valuable, giving the power holder influence over their behavior.