An ICU Manager Is Discussing a Nurse's Frequent Absences and Tardiness

question 17

Multiple Choice

An ICU manager is discussing a nurse's frequent absences and tardiness, which the nurse explains results from unreliable child care. The nurse states, "None of the other nurses mind if I am late or have to miss a shift. My kids are important to me. I'd do the same for any of them." This is an example of which situation?

• A) Enriched job environment
• B) Organizational practices
• C) Absence culture
• D) Generational differences

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