A nurse manager has recently been transferred from obstetrics to pediatrics. The manager consistently stays in the office, does not relieve staff for lunches, and rarely assists staff when the unit is busy. Lately, the manager has noticed an increase in staff absences. Which options may contribute to the situation on this unit? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply.

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1. The manager just transferred from a different unit and may be uncomfortable with skills needed to care for pediatric clients.
2. Confronting the staff about absences may be difficult for a new manager.
3. If the manager consistently stays in the office, supervision is minimal.
4. It is difficult to say that the staff is consciously taking advantage of the manager, but this may be occurring on a subconscious level.
5. The manager's own absence culture may be very tolerant.

A Nurse Manager Has Recently Been Transferred from Obstetrics to Pediatrics