At the beginning of the shift, an RN is preparing assignments for a licensed practical nurse (LPN) and an assistive personnel (AP). Which of the following tasks should the nurse assign to the LPN?

A. This is not a time management strategy but rather a counterproductive approach that can lead to burnout and decreased focus.
B. This is an effective time management strategy as it acknowledges the reality of interruptions in a healthcare setting. By anticipating and planning for disruptions, nurses can better manage their workload and avoid feeling overwhelmed.
C. While helping colleagues is important, offering to complete another nurse's task without considering one's own workload can lead to time management issues.
D. This can be a time management strategy in some situations, but it's not always the most effective approach. Prioritizing tasks based on urgency and importance is often more beneficial.

A. This is a characteristic of laissez-faire leaders. They tend to allow staff members to handle problems and make decisions independently without direct intervention or guidance. This style is characterized by minimal supervision and a high degree of autonomy for team members.
B. This is also a characteristic of laissez-faire leaders. By giving staff the freedom to make decisions, laissez-faire leaders empower their team members to take charge of their own work and decision- making processes. This approach is based on trust and a belief in the competence of the staff.
C. This is not a characteristic of laissez-faire leadership. Strict enforcement of rules is more aligned with a bureaucratic or authoritarian leadership style, where leaders impose and uphold strict guidelines and standards to ensure compliance. Laissez-faire leaders, in contrast, provide less oversight and are not focused on strict rule enforcement.
D. This is not a characteristic of laissez-faire leaders. Using rewards or punishments to encourage compliance is more characteristic of transactional leadership. Laissez-faire leaders typically avoid actively managing or intervening in the work of their staff, focusing instead on providing autonomy rather than using incentives or disciplinary actions to manage performance.
E. This is not a characteristic of laissez-faire leaders. While laissez-faire leaders give staff members the freedom to make decisions, they are often not involved in or responsible for the outcomes of those decisions. This leadership style involves delegating responsibility to team members and allowing them to manage their own work, which includes being accountable for their decisions.