As the clinical director of 24 employees, you have been asked to explain to staff members why they are not getting a raise this year, even though they have been working short-handed for many months and patient satisfaction scores have never been higher. Because you believe yourself to be a transformational leader, you will approach this problem by:

Choice A reason: While the unit's philosophy should align with the organization's overall philosophy, it should not merely replicate it but rather adapt it to the specific context of the unit.

Choice B reason: Identifying the clients that will be served is important for service planning but is not the sole component of a unit's philosophy.

Choice C reason: The philosophy should encapsulate the unit's culture and values, guiding the approach to care and decision-making within the unit.

Choice D reason: Although the nursing manager plays a crucial role in developing the philosophy, it should be a collaborative process involving input from the entire unit team.

Choice A reason: Accepting the security levels as a consequence of funding realities may be seen as passive and could potentially compromise the safety of the nurses and patients. It does not address the concerns of the nurses or seek to improve the situation.

Choice B reason: Referring the matter to the head of security and letting them deal with it removes the opportunity for nurses to be informed and involved in the decision-making process, which can lead to feelings of helplessness and frustration.

Choice C reason: Providing nurses with information about the rationale for recent changes in security staffing empowers them with knowledge and may help in understanding the broader context of the decisions made, which can alleviate concerns and foster a sense of inclusion in the workplace.

Choice D reason: While providing mentors to help nurses defuse aggressiveness can be beneficial in managing difficult situations, it does not address the root concern of decreased security presence and the reasons behind it.