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?

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1. A good working relationship is critical to ensuring successful delegation and a positive team effort in caring for patients.
2. This is unlikely from one compliment.
3. The nurse should try to establish a good working relationship with this UAP over time. Waiting until the nurse needs the UAP for help will likely not be effective.
4. The nurse may genuinely wish to reset the tone of this relationship, but expecting that it will be resolved at the time the nurse needs the UAP's help is unrealistic.

The Nurse Has Had a Difficult Relationship with One of the Unlicensed