Author Question: A medical-surgical nurse has transferred to the ICU unit and has completed his orientation. After a ... (Read 45 times)

vicotolentino · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

A medical-surgical nurse has transferred to the ICU unit and has completed his orientation. After a few weeks the nurse is stressed and requests a meeting with the manager. The manager learns the nurse is not confident of his skills.

Which option would be an appropriate option that would benefit the nurse and the unit? 1. Reduce the nurses client assignment.
2. Transfer the nurse back to the medical-surgical unit.
3. Provide written instruction regarding the desired unit specific skills.
4. Provide additional weeks to orientation with a focus on skill development.

Question 2

A charge nurse has become very stressed regarding her role. The charge nurse discovered she were trying to please all of her coworkers and neglecting her role.

The charge nurse took some time to think about her level of stress and decided to manage her role differently. This is an example of: 1. Role conflict.
2. Role definition.
3. Role redefinition.
4. Interrelated conflict.

Joy Chen · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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Explanation: 1. If staff appear to be under great deal of stress, the manager must help identify the source and
decide how these can be reduced or eliminated. Transferring the nurse to the medical -surgical
unit may add to his stress and is not a win-win situation for both parties. Written instructions
and reducing the nurses work load are not addressing the nurses concerns or requests.

Answer to Question 2

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Explanation: 1. Role redefinition involves clarifying roles and attempting to integrate or tie together the
various roles individuals play. This may cause role negotiation in an attempt to lessen the
workload.