Because of the nursing shortage, not many registered nurses are fired; however, there are some reasons for which nurses are terminated immediately, such as:
a. Tardiness
b. Personnel reduction
c. Falsification of records
d. Withdrawn behavior
ANS: C
Offenses such as abuse of patients and visitors, sleeping on duty, or falsification of records can result in immediate termination.
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