The Nursing Supervisor Reassigned the Psychiatric Nurse to the Surgical

question 29

Multiple Choice

The nursing supervisor reassigned the psychiatric nurse to the surgical intensive care unit (SICU) 4 hours into his shift.The nurse is observing an actively suicidal client who requires one-to-one observation.The charge nurse informs the nurse there is no other staff member available to take over the one-to-one observation.The nurse does not feel qualified to care for patients in the SICU.Which of the following represents the nurse's situation?

• A)Conflict between personal beliefs
• B)Violation of the standard of nursing care
• C)Ethical dilemma
• D)Breach of duty

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Appearance

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