A Nursing Assistant Is Having Trouble Staying Awake on the Night

question 10

Multiple Choice

A nursing assistant is having trouble staying awake on the night shift and is found sleeping in the day room. What should the nurse do?

• A) Encourage the nursing assistant to work day shifts.
• B) Review options and provide the employee with a written warning.
• C) Ask the other assistants to cover for the employee who is sleeping.
• D) Suggest changing daytime activities so sleep can occur when not working.

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