Question

The nurse has had a difficult relationship with one of the unlicensed assistive personnel that works on the unit. Today, the nurse and the UAP are working on the same team. The nurse is cheerful and smiling as he compliments the UAP on her scrub top. Why is this strategy likely to be unsuccessful?

1. There is no need for the nurse and the UAP to get along in order to care for patients.
2. The UAP may believe that this nurse is guilty of sexual harassment.
3. A good working relationship cannot be established only when it is necessary to delegate to the UAP.
4. The nurse cannot be genuine in attitude while complimenting the UAP.

Answer 1

The strategy of a nurse being cheerful and complimenting a UAP with whom there has been conflict may be seen as insincere and is unlikely to be successful in establishing a good working relationship, as it requires ongoing genuine effort.

Step-by-step explanation:

The strategy of a nurse being cheerful and complimenting unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) may be unsuccessful because a good working relationship requires consistent and genuine effort, and cannot be established only when it is necessary to delegate tasks to the UAP. The sudden behavior change could be perceived as insincere or manipulative, especially if the nurse has had a previously difficult relationship with the UAP. Furthermore, healthcare professionals must work collaboratively to provide efficient patient care, and repairing a strained relationship requires more than sporadic positive interactions; it involves ongoing communication, respect, and collaboration.