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Wesley, a nurse supervisor, manages the nursing staff, prepares the budget, maintains client service, and implements policies. These tasks are accomplished by performing managerial functions. When Wesley uses performance standards as criteria for measuring success, he operates through which of the following functions?
  1. Directing
  2. Controlling
  3. Organizing
  4. Decision-making
Explanation
Answer: B - The nurse manager operates through the function of controlling when performance standards are used as criteria for measuring success. Directing is guiding or motivating others to meet the expected outcomes. Organizing is using resources to achieve the expected outcomes. Decision-making is identifying a problem and considering alternatives to resolve the problem.
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