A recently hired nurse has been overheard saying she does not need to check as closely on her assigned patients as there are many machines that will "just do it for you." What action by the nurse manager is indicated?
1. The nurse manager should plan a skills check off for the nurse.
2. The nurse should have a notation placed in her file indicating a lack of due care to assigned patients.
3. The manager should issue a verbal warning to the nurse.
4. The nurse manager should discuss assessment priorities with the nurse.
Answer: 4
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