The Nursing Supervisor Is Assessing a Unit That Has Received

question 4

Multiple Choice

The nursing supervisor is assessing a unit that has received several written complaints. The nurse manager seems overwhelmed and stressed trying to address many client situations. The charge nurse is trying to help everyone at once. Based on this assessment, what might this supervisor conclude?

• A) The nurse manager is inexperienced and needs time to adjust.
• B) The unit culture may foster distrust and poor communication among staff.
• C) Client complaints are usually an indicator of a larger unit problem.
• D) Nurses on the unit are in need of additional training and skills.
• E) The unit is short staffed.

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