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Mimi

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After the nurse manager counseled a staff member about excessive absenteeism, the nurse manager expected his behavior to change. What type of consequence should the staff nurse expect if he changes his behavior?
 
  a. Favorable
  b. Punitive
  c. Absent
  d. Insufficient

Question 2

Hospitals have disciplinary action programs that determine how staff disciplinary problems are handled. Which of the following statements is correct regarding a hospital's disciplinary action program?
 
  a. Employees should be given a code of conduct handbook during orientation.
  b. Employees should be able to review the personnel record.
  c. Employees should be notified about suspension in a verbal interview.
  d. Employees has no recourse until investigation is over.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 8, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
The nurse manager should not just ignore reduced absenteeism and should acknowledge a change in behavior.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Employees must be informed about the nature and meaning of codes of conduct. Agency handbooks, policy manuals, and orientation programs may be used.


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Reply #2 on: Jul 8, 2018
Correct answers!


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Reply #3 on: Jul 8, 2018
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