The RN leader of a team overhears one of the UAPs on the team say, "I'll sure be glad when I get my RN license. All they do is sit around doing paperwork." How does the RN interpret this comment?
1. As a need to be more involved in direct client care when this UAP is on the team
2. As a common disadvantage of the team approach to nursing
3. As an indication that this UAP should be reported for unprofessional behavior
4. As confirmation that UAPs are poorly educated and do not work well on teams
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Rationale 1: The RN must focus on the work that requires RN skills. In some cases, this work consumes much of the shift. The RN should not ignore that work to placate the UAP.
Rationale 2: Resentment against the team leader for not doing "real nursing" is a common drawback of team nursing.
Rationale 3: Reporting the UAP for unprofessional behavior will not make the resentment go away and may make the situation worse.
Rationale 4: There is no indication that this UAP is not educated or does not work well on a team. The UAP may not understand the roles on the team.
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