The Novice Nurse Manager Is Hesitant to Delegate Tasks to Competent

question 1

Multiple Choice

The novice nurse manager is hesitant to delegate tasks to competent, experienced staff nurses. Fear of which factor is most likely to explain this hesitancy?

• A) Overburdening others
• B) Decreased personal satisfaction
• C) Increased liability
• D) Competition and criticism

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