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A nurse manager is discussing with unit staff the repeated lack of staff compliance in documenting exercise activity for postcardiac surgery clients.
 
  The unit's licensed practical/vocational nurses are responsible for ensuring that clients carry out the prescribed exercise regimen and that the activity is documented. Using Drucker's five basic functions of a manager, identify appropriate functions for the nurse manager to use when addressing this situation (select all that apply):
 
  a. Divide the necessary activities into manageable tasks, so clients adhere to the exercise regimen.
  b. Establish objectives and goals for each area and decide who is accountable for them.
  c. Allow clients to organize the activities.
  d. Engage in activities that motivate the team, and communicate effectively with the responsible staff members.
  e. Analyze, appraise, and interpret the performance of responsible staff, and communicate these findings to staff management.
  f. Allow clients to establish objectives and goals.

Question 2

A manager who is concerned with ensuring that patients on her surgical unit have the necessary information to make informed choices is:
 
  a. Practicing legal nursing care.
  b. Demonstrating respect for patient rights.
  c. Avoiding risks.
  d. Likely experiencing staff issues with informed consent.



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, B, D, E
Drucker's five basic functions include division of work into tasks, development and communication of goals and outcomes, motivation and communication, and analysis, approval, and interpretation of staff performance.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
In demonstrating respect for and advocacy for informed consent, the nurse manager is reflecting a professional philosophy. Professional nurses are ethically and legally accountable to the standards of practice and the accompanying nursing actions delegated to others. Conveying high standards, holding others accountable, and shaping the future of nursing are inherent behaviors in the role of a manager.





 

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