When planning team assignments for the shift, the charge nurse takes which of these as the first step?
1. Determine how much work can be done by the charge nurse.
2. Prioritize activities and available resources.
3. Assign all the tasks in a fair, random manner.
4. Ask the staff what assignments they prefer.
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Rationale: When planning team assignments, it is important to determine first what needs to be done, who is available to do it, and what the priorities are. After this is determined, the charge nurse can assign the tasks in a fair and reasonable—not random—manner.
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