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Bernana · **on:** Jul 7, 2018

A nurse manager meets regularly with other nurse managers, participates on the organization's committees, and attends meetings sponsored by professional organizations in order to manage relationships.

These activities are considered which function of a manager? a. Informing c. Monitoring
b. Problem solving d. Networking

Question 2

Some direct care tasks can be delegated to NAPs by the RN. An example of an indirect care task that can be delegated is __________.

a. feeding
b. clerical work
c. ambulating
d. minor health counseling

ngr69 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 7, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D
The role functions to manage relationships are networking, supporting, developing and mentoring,
managing conflict and team building, motivating and inspiring, recognizing, and rewarding. The role
functions to manage the work are planning and organizing, problem solving, clarifying roles and
objectives, informing, monitoring, consulting, and delegating.

Answer to Question 2

B
Indirect care activities are those that are needed to support patients, but may require incidental direct contact with patients. Indirect care tasks that the RN can delegate to Nursing Assistive Personnel (NAP) tend to pertain to unit routines such as stocking supplies, clerical work, and housekeeping activities. Direct care tasks are those that are performed directly to the patient such as assessment, evaluation, and treatments. Some direct care tasks that may be delegated to NAP include: feeding, ambulating, toileting, and dressing.