An example of a management function of a nurse is:

• A. Directing and evaluating the staff nurse
• B. Developing budget plans for the unit
• C. Performing nursing procedures for clients
• D. Preparing for a surprised party for a client

Answer: (C)

Management in nursing centers on leading people, coordinating care, and making sure resources support safe and effective patient outcomes. Directing and evaluating the staff nurse clearly fits this role because it involves guiding daily practice, setting expectations, supervising performance, and ensuring care standards are met. It’s about oversight and accountability for how care is delivered, not performing the hands-on procedures themselves.

The other options align more with clinical or unrelated tasks. Performing nursing procedures is direct patient care, not a management function. Planning a party for a client isn’t part of nursing responsibilities, and budgeting, while related to unit operation, is more financial/administrative—not the everyday leadership of care delivery.