A Major Conflict Has Arisen Among Staff Nurses Regarding Holiday

question 2

Multiple Choice

A major conflict has arisen among staff nurses regarding holiday days off on the next schedule. One of the nurses has a history of destructive behavior associated with conflict that the nurse manager would like to catch before the behavior affects the operation of the unit. What behaviors, by this nurse, should the manager watch out for? Select all that apply.

• A) The nurse ignored the policy for 15-minute work breaks and was away from the unit for 30 minutes.
• B) When asked about the conflict the nurse states, "I don't know what you are talking about."
• C) The nurse states, "We have a problem with this scheduling, but I bet we can work it out."
• D) The nurse avoids going into the nursing station when an "opponent" in the conflict is present.
• E) The nurse has lunch with a nurse from another unit.

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