A charge nurse notices that the 66-year-old nurse who works the shift has come to work with a black eye. The charge nurse is aware that the nurse lives with an adult grandson who has caused problems in the past. The charge nurse should:
1. Ignore the situation until the nurse shows a willingness to talk.
2. Notify security to approach the nurse about the situation.
3. Discuss the situation with the nurse in a private setting.
4. Ask the other staff members if abuse is involved.
3. Discuss the situation with the nurse in a private setting.
Rationale:
The charge nurse should discuss the situation with the nurse in private and offer options of help. The charge nurse should not ignore the situation and should advocate for the nurse. Security cannot address situations that do not occur on hospital grounds. It would be a breach of confidentiality to talk to the rest of the staff.
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The overall plan for answering the research question is called the:
A) Sampling plan B) Proposal C) Problem statement D) Research design
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