A nursing supervisor has been told to ensure that the hospital's ...

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A nursing supervisor has been told to ensure that the hospital's new electronic records system is properly implemented on the nursing unit. Which actions by the supervisor are the best use of exercising the managerial role?
 
  Select all that apply.
  A) Creating a buddy system that pairs staff members who are less technologically comfortable with staff members who may require more assistance with the new system
  B) Providing regular training sessions in the new system
  C) Informing staff that the new system is optional
  D) Establishing a regular spot check of each staff member's effective use of the system
  E) Continuing to use paper records until the staff is completely comfortable with the new system

Question 2

The nurse delegated unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) to assist a client with performing a simple dressing change. The client was formerly able to do the procedure, but because of painful arthritis is now unable to perform the redressing.
 
  The UAP has done this procedure before. Which must the nurse emphasize to the UAP?
  A) Report to the nurse immediately anything unusual, such as bleeding or infection.
  B) The nurse should demonstrate the steps of the procedure.
  C) Make the client do most of the procedure and report the expected output.
  D) The UAP should do health teaching while performing the procedure.

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: A, B, D

The manager's role includes choosing the means by which to achieve goals, assigning and coordinating tasks and developing and motivating staff, and evaluating outcomes and providing feedback. The manager should not undermine the organizational goals and objectives.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: A
Explanation: A) The nurse delegated a specific legal task to the UAP, which is within the scope of the UAP's ability. The nurse established the particular parameters outside of which immediate notification is requested. If in pain, the client should not have to do any of the procedure. If the UAP has done the procedure before, the nurse should not need to demonstrate it. Health teaching is outside of the scope of practice for the UAP.

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[mfedorka]

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