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A supervisor on a medical-surgical unit excels at scheduling staff and allocating resources. However, when new policies are being implemented, the supervisor has great difficulty getting staff cooperation.
 
  Based on this data, why is the supervisor considered a manager and not a leader?
  A) A leader clarifies the organizational structure.
  B) A leader exerts influence by using a flexible combination of personal behaviors and strategies.
  C) A leader always assigns and coordinates tasks.
  D) A leader must use contingency planning.

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a client who is reporting pain of 8/10 on a 1 to 10 numeric pain scale. The nurse administers the prescribed pain medication. When the nurse re-evaluates the client one hour later, the client is still reporting pain of 8/10.
 
  Which action by the nurse is appropriate at this time?
  A) Wait for the healthcare provider to make rounds to report the problem.
  B) Report to the healthcare provider by telephone.
  C) Increase the dosage of the medication.
  D) Include in the nursing report that the medication is ineffective.



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: B

A manager clarifies the organizational structure. A leader creates connections among an organization's members to promote high levels of performance and quality outcomes. A manager assigns and coordinates tasks. A manager must use contingency planning to identify and manage unplanned and unexpected events that interfere with getting work done efficiently.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B

In this case reporting to the physician by telephone is appropriate. The nurse would address the client's distress immediately and later include the event in the end-of-shift report to the oncoming nurse. The nurse cannot alter the dose of medication. Waiting for the physician to arrive could cause the client to experience a great deal of pain in the interim.




c0205847

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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Gracias!


Jsherida

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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