A novice nurse manager is devising a schedule to meet the needs of the staff, clients, and other disciplines on the unit. Which is the most important method to counteract wasted time in nursing?

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1. One of the most important time wasters in nursing at all levels is failing to delegate tasks that another lower level staff member could do.
2. Staff should not routinely attend management meetings.
3. The manager must be available during the busier times on the unit, especially in emergencies. Setting the manager's work schedule to avoid these busy times is not appropriate.
4. Seeing staff only by appointment does not fulfill the job responsibilities of a nurse manager.

A Novice Nurse Manager Is Devising a Schedule to Meet