What are the responsibilities of the nurse manager in most shared ...

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What are the responsibilities of the nurse manager in most shared governance models? Select all that apply.
 
  1. Staffing
  2. Direct patient care
  3. Program evaluation
  4. Allocation of resources
  5. Long-range planning

Question 2

The nurse frequently delegates tasks to assistive personnel. Which forms of feedback from the assistive personnel to the nurse can be used, dependent upon situation? Select all that apply.
 
  1. Verbal
  2. Written
  3. Observation
  4. Review of records
  5. No feedback is necessary

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Answer to Question 1

1, 3, 4, 5
Explanation: 1. This is a responsibility of the nurse manager in most shared governance models.
2. In most shared governance models, the nurse manager is not responsible for providing direct patient care.
3. This is a responsibility of the nurse manager in most shared governance models.
4. This is a responsibility of the nurse manager in most shared governance models.
5. This is a responsibility of the nurse manager in most shared governance models.

Answer to Question 2

1, 2, 3, 4
Explanation: 1. Verbal feedback or report can be given to the nurse who delegates the task. This is a frequent method of feedback in the hospital situation.
2. Written feedback can be provided to the nurse who delegates the task. This type of feedback is common in the home health situation.
3. The delegating nurse may receive feedback by directly observing the assistant.
4. The delegating nurse may receive feedback by reviewing patient records. This is another form of written feedback.
5. Feedback is an essential component of the delegation process.

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