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Leadership styles

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A long-term care facility is looking for a nurse leader. The staff is described as self-motivated and effective, but would benefit from a leader who will lead when needed, such as during times when productivity declines. --
The facility should choose the leader with which personality trait? Charisma
“Shorten the length of report to less than 5 minutes for each patient.” commanding
“I prioritize the time spent in 1:1 review meetings with each staff nurse.” Affiliative
“I plan to gather each staff nurse’s ideas and perceptions.” democratic
“Try this method to ensure accuracy in setting up medications.” coaching
Which leadership style should the nurse leader implement in a unit with staff nurses who are competent, self-directed, and highly motivated for change? Democratic
A new charge nurse is receiving a 6-month evaluation by the nursing supervisor. Which statement by the supervisor demonstrates informed feedback about leadership attributes? “It may be beneficial for you to engage in a mentorship program to adopt additional leadership skills.”
A staff registered nurse reports to the charge nurse that when a specific nurse administers opioid pain medication, the patient does not respond well and requires extra medication. How can the charge nurse implement effective leadership? Ask to speak directly with the specific nurse to discuss the concerns
The charge nurse is implementing a new electronic documentation program for the unit to address the problem of inadequate documentation. Several registered nurses who have worked on the unit for years are resistant to the change. --
How can the nurse leader implement effective leadership? Meet with nurses who are resistant to the change and encourage them to verbalize feelings regarding the change
Created by: Lightnning54
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