The nurse manager is analyzing the historical client population ...

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The nurse manager is analyzing the historical client population of the unit and determining needed staff when making the next schedule. Which nursing functions would be involved in this decision? Select all that apply.
 
  1. Controlling
   2. Staffing
   3. Directing
   4. Organizing
   5. Planning

Question 2

Which statement indicates that a new nurse manager did not understand how nursing management differs from management in other industries?
 
  1. Quality care in relationship with people differentiates nursing management.
   2. Reaching outcomes specific to a particular client differentiates nursing
 
  management.
   3. Nursing management must be more flexible because of the fast-changing health
  care environment.
   4. Because we are a product-oriented industry, we must specialize how we
  manage.

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: 1; 2; 3; 4; 5
Rationale:
 Controlling: Controlling is ensuring the task to be accomplished is appropriately executed. The nurse manager must control the desired outcome by ensuring that the necessary staff report to work.
 Staffing: The staffing function is obviously involved, as this is ensuring that adequate staff is available to fulfill the care-taking needs.
 Directing: Directing includes motivating and communication, and so most definitely would be involved in staffing decisions.
 Organizing: The organizing function is involved for the nurse manager, as this function is used to determine which staff members are needed for which particular activity.
 Planning: This function is used by the nurse manager to properly staff the department to accomplish outcomes with a set amount of resources.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: 4
Rationale: Health care is a service-oriented industry, and nursing is a service-oriented profession. This is the main reason nursing management differs from other types. Nursing managers at all levels must ensure quality care in all types of situations and provide that care to different individuals with differing needs. Flexibility also makes nursing management different in order to attain outcomes in a quickly changing environment.

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