During a Discussion Between the Nurse Manager and a Staff

question 5

Multiple Choice

During a discussion between the nurse manager and a staff RN about the RN's recent erratic performance on the unit, the RN states: "After my husband announced that he was leaving me, I thought I was dying." Identify the best response by the nurse manager.

• A)"Tell me how you were feeling."
• B)"That was a pretty unrealistic way to feel.There are a lot of fish in the sea."
• C)"Your personal life should not affect the way you perform your job."
• D)"You didn't die, did you? You seem okay now."

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Definitions:

Statutory Rape

Sexual activity with a minor below the legal age of consent, regardless of the minor's voluntary participation or perceived maturity.

Consent

A voluntary agreement or permission for something to happen or be done, especially in a healthcare or research context.

Minors

Individuals under the legal age of adulthood, typically under 18 years old, often subject to specific legal protections and restrictions.

Mental Disabilities

Conditions that impair cognitive functioning and social abilities, affecting an individual's daily life and mental processes.