The nurse manager is concerned that a staff nurse will be sued ...

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The nurse manager is concerned that a staff nurse will be sued for malpractice. In which order should the manager analyze information to make this determination?
 
  1. The client was injured.
  2. The nurse did not follow standards of care.
  3. Nurse had a duty to follow standards of care.
  4. The client's injury was caused by not following standards of care.
  5. The nurse was aware that an injury could occur if standards not followed.

Question 2

Which option characterizes the charismatic style of leadership?
 
  1. The manager has a close relationship with the nurses on the unit and is an inspiration for them to provide quality care.
  2. The unit manager makes all of the decisions on the unit and rarely asks for input from the group.
  3. The nurse-manager serves as a facilitator to help the unit nurses provide the best quality care that meets established expected outcomes.
  4. The group leader is passive, allowing the group to work on goals independently.

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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 3, 2, 5, 1, 4

The elements of proof for nursing malpractice are: 1. a duty of the nurse to the client to provide care and follow an acceptable standard; 2. a breach, or failure of the nurse to perform the duty; 3. foreseeability, or the knowledge that if the nurse fails in the duty an injury may occur; 4. an injury to the client; and 5. a causal relationship between the breach of the duty and the client's subsequent injury.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1

When there is an inspiring, emotional relationship between the leader and the group members, the style is charismatic. The leader who makes decisions for the group exhibits the authoritarian leadership style. The leader who serves as the facilitator in guiding the group toward achieving the group goals exhibits the democratic leadership style. A passive leader exhibits the laissez-faire leadership style.