The Nurse Manager Meets with the Staff Nurses and Announces

Multiple Choice

The nurse manager meets with the staff nurses and announces that management has developed a new policy and procedure that is significantly different from old practices. Which of the following statements, if made by the nurse manager, would reflect the manager's use of legitimate power?

A) "The health care system services a client population that presents particular challenges. The changes made will enhance client safety and reduce errors."
B) "If you don't follow the new policy and procedure, I'll have no choice but to give you a notice about poor performance-which could lead to termination of your employment."
C) "Every manager has the responsibility to see that these new policies and procedure s are followed 100% of the time. Please join me in this organization's effort to continue to improve quality care."
D) "You're just going to have to trust me on this one. I was a member of the committee that wrote the policy and procedure, and there are good reasons why the specific nursing actions need to be done this new way."