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maychende

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The day shift nurses and night shift nurses are in clear opposition regarding the responsibilities that each shift should be assigned. This opposition has created a we-they distinction on the unit. This is an example of which phenomenon?
 
  1. Distancing
  2. Suppression
  3. Group withdrawal
  4. Unification

Question 2

A nurse manager finds it challenging to communicate among staff. The managers director informs the manager this is due to:
 
  1. Nursing shortage.
  2. Varied client mix.
  3. Combined staffing patterns.
  4. An overlap of staff between shifts.



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Answer to Question 1

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Rationale 1: Distancing mechanisms or differentiation serve to divide group members into small, distinct groups, which increases the risk for conflict.
Rationale 2: Suppression occurs when one group defeats the other. Only the dominant side is fully committed to the decision.
Rationale 3: Withdrawal occurs when one group simply removes itself from the conflict.
Rationale 4: Unification implies understanding and acceptance among members, which would not occur in a conflict situation.
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Answer to Question 2

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Explanation: 1. A combined staffing pattern allows for varied shifts in which the manager may not see all of
her staff within a weeks time period. This does not allow for effective communication. The
nursing shortage, varied client mix, and overlap of staff do not affect the managers ability to
communicate with staff.





 

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