Which statement by the nurse managing a unit conflict indicates ...

[tingc95]

Which statement by the nurse managing a unit conflict indicates that the integrative decision-making strategy is being used?
 
  1. I've heard all I need to hear. I'll have a decision tomorrow.
  2. Once you have signed this informed consent, the issue will go to mediation.
  3. This will all blow over if everyone just tries to get along better.
  4. Both parties should come up with as many alternative solutions as possible before our next meeting.

Question 2

A charge nurse has been trying to please all the nurses, physicians, clients, and staff of the unit. This has caused considerable stress for this nurse. After a few days off the nurse decided to manage the role differently.
 
  What has occurred to the nurse over these days off? 1. Role conflict
  2. Role definition
  3. Role redefinition
  4. Interrelated conflict

[Liamb2179]

Answer to Question 1

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Rationale 1: If the manager makes the decision, positional power has been used. This is not integrative decision making.
Rationale 2: Integrative decision making does not require informed consent. Mediation is a different strategy.
Rationale 3: Waiting for everyone to get along and the problem to blow over are characteristic of smoothing or avoiding behaviors.
Rationale 4: In integrative decision-making, both parties conduct an exhaustive search for acceptable alternatives.
Global Rationale:

Answer to Question 2

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Rationale 1: Role conflict may be what caused the nurse to experience the stress.
Rationale 2: The role has already been defined upon promotion to charge nurse.
Rationale 3: Role redefinition involves clarifying roles and attempting to integrate or tie together the various roles individuals play. This nurse had to redefine the role and role expectations.
Rationale 4: Interrelated conflict does not apply to this situation.
Global Rationale:

[tingc95]

Wow, this really help

[scottmt]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it