Author Question: Which statement reflects the most important use of power in nursing? 1. The nurse manager uses ... (Read 199 times)

yoooooman · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

Which statement reflects the most important use of power in nursing?

1. The nurse manager uses power when evaluating staff.
2. The nurse can use power to impact and improve client care.
3. The nurse uses power in relationships with unlicensed personnel.
4. The nurse manager can use power to assist newly licensed nurses.

Question 2

A nurse has complained to the human resources (HR) director regarding unfair treatment by the nurse's manager. The nurse describes receiving a written warning, unlike other nursing staff who exhibit similar behaviors but are not reprimanded.

Which concerns would the HR director discuss with the hospital chief nursing officer? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. The unusual management styles within the department
2. Confronting the manager's direct supervisor about allowing this situation to occur
3. The apparent inconsistencies in discipline within the unit
4. The potential for litigation that arises from this complaint
5. The need to terminate this problem employee

Swizqar · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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Rationale 1: Using power to evaluate staff is not its most important use.
Rationale 2: The most important use of power is to impact the quality of client care.
Rationale 3: The nurse can use power in relationships with unlicensed personnel, but this is not the most important use of power.
Rationale 4: Using power to assist newly licensed nurses is not the most important way it is used.
Global Rationale:

Answer to Question 2

3,4
Rationale 1: This is not just an unusual management style.
Rationale 2: The manager's direct supervisor may be unaware that the incident happened. The supervisor should be apprised of the complaint, but not confronted with an accusation of allowing the behavior.
Rationale 3: There is apparently an inconsistency in discipline that should be investigated.
Rationale 4: If this situation goes to court, the hospital could be found liable for the actions of the manager.
Rationale 5: The HR director should not categorize this employee as a problem until a full investigation of the situation has been conducted.
Global Rationale: