The hospital is facing low census and downsizing. However, the RNs have been assured that everyone on the unit will keep their jobs and downsizing will occur through normal attrition and voluntary absences without pay.
Today, the evening charge nurse reported that last evening the staff was discussing various rumors about mass layoffs. What is the best approach to take?
A) Tell an informal leader on the evening shift the truth and let the leader spread the news informally.
B) Hold a meeting for all staff members and tell them that the rumor is not true.
C) Ignore the rumor because it will soon pass.
D) Find out who started the rumor and correct the information.
Question 2
An RN is a team leader for a small module of patients. While listening to a tape-recorded report on Mr. Smith, one of your team members remarks, My mother lives near him and she says his wife is a terrible housekeeper.
As the leader of the team, what should the RN do?
A) Ask the informant to be quiet.
B) Include the information in report for the next shift.
C) Ask the team member what the purpose was in sharing the information.
D) Ignore the comment.
a) Face the direction of your stroke. b) Avoid facing away from your stroke.
a) Avoid locking your elbows. b) To avoid locking your elbows, keep your elbows facing sideways.
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