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Ebrown · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

The nurse manager's vision was to empower the staff. The nurse manager used all of the following techniques to help empower the staff except:

a. Assigning big problems to the staff
b. Sharing task-related information
c. Obtaining material resources so staff members can do their jobs
d. Providing emotional support

Question 2

The nurse educator planned an in-service program on empowerment. The nurse educator could include discussion of which of the following ways that a staff member can empower himself or herself?

a. Be able to admit mistakes
b. Withhold information from others
c. Decrease workload
d. Maintain a critical aloofness

meganmoser117 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Finding opportunities for small successes or a small-wins strategy can help build self-confidence and lead to bigger successes. Leaders and managers can divide large problems into smaller ones and delegate simpler tasks before more complex ones.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Personal psychological resources are important for gaining control. One needs to be able to admit mistakes and look for solutions instead of seeking someone to blame.