A manager is following up on an employee's injuries. The manager ...

[Metfan725]

A manager is following up on an employee's injuries. The manager has contacted human resources to initiate the process of worker's compensation. Which action would be appropriate by the manager?
 
  1. Contact the employee's physician and inform him or her of the injuries.
  2. Follow up with human resources regarding scheduling staff to cover the employee's absences.
  3. Follow up with the employee to express concern and answer any questions regarding the situation.
  4. Follow up with the worker's compensation nurse.

Question 2

Which situations are examples of the nurse directing rather than delegating? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Standard Text: Select all that apply.
 
  1. A nurse manager asks a staff nurse to participate in a standing hospital committee.
  2. A staff nurse asks the assistant to sit with the roommate of a client who has just died.
  3. During a code blue situation, a nurse tells another nurse to start an IV.
  4. A nurse tells an assistant to move a client into the hallway during severe weather.
  5. A nurse reminds assistants of standard protocol for evacuation in case of fire.

[AngeliqueG]

Answer to Question 1

3
Rationale 1: It is not appropriate for the manager to contact the employee's physician.
Rationale 2: Human resources is not responsible for covering staff absences.
Rationale 3: The manager should contact the injured employee to express concern for their well-being and follow up with any questions they may have.
Rationale 4: The manager should not contact the worker's compensation nurse.
Global Rationale:

Answer to Question 2

2,3,4
Rationale 1: This is delegation.
Rationale 2: This situation is a crisis, so this is direction.
Rationale 3: This is a crisis situation, so this is direction.
Rationale 4: This is a crisis situation, so this is direction.
Rationale 5: Because this crisis is not occurring, this is delegation.
Global Rationale:

[Metfan725]

Correct answers!

[AngeliqueG]

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