A nursing aide has been given a formal written warning regarding arguing repeatedly with the team leader about the given assignment. Today the nursing aide has taken four lengthy personal phone calls during work time. This is the first offense of this nature. How will the manager deal with this disciplinary situation?
A) Provide a verbal warning that includes the rules related to personal telephone calls
B) Determining whether there is a legitimate personal problem that justifies the telephone calls
C) Presenting the nursing aide with a formal written reprimand
D) Suspending the nursing aide for a week
Answer: A) Provide a verbal warning that includes the rules related to personal telephone calls
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