The Manager Has Determined That a Nurse Is Marginal but Elects

question 29

Multiple Choice

The manager has determined that a nurse is marginal but elects to ignore the situation for now, hoping the nurse's work will improve. What risks has the manager taken by choosing this strategy? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply.

• A) The nurse may harm a client.
• B) Other nurses on the unit may become disgruntled by having to cover for this nurse.
• C) The nurse may never become a good employee.
• D) The manager's employment may be terminated.
• E) The morale of the unit may decline.

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