You are floated to work on a nursing unit where you are given an assignment that is beyond your capability. Which is the best nursing action to take first?
A. Call the nursing supervisor to discuss the situation
B. Discuss the problem with a colleague
C. Leave the nursing unit and go home
D. Say nothing and begin your work
Answer: A. Call the nursing supervisor to discuss the situation
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