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futuristic · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

During a staff meeting, a group of RNs has complained that medications are not arriving to the unit in a timely manner.

The nurse manager suggests that the group resolve this issue through the development and work of a multidisciplinary team led by one of these RNs. This scenario de-monstrates: a. adaptation.
b. empowerment.
c. flexibility.
d. relationship management.

Question 2

The provision of efficient nursing services to clients, wherever delivered, depends on the:

a. appropriate nursing diagnoses.
b. current wage scale.
c. number of nurse leaders.
d. right skill mix.

duke02 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
Empowerment is the giving of authority, responsibility, and the freedom to act. In this situation, the manager has given authority, responsibility, and the freedom to act in the investigation and resolution of this issue.

Answer to Question 2

D
Whether in hospitals, community nursing organizations, long-term care, or other settings, the de-livery of nursing services to clients is founded on having the right skill mix of providers in the right numbers at the right place and properly prepared to render care.