A surgeon approaches the charge nurse in an angry manner after his patient fell out of bed, requiring further surgery. Which of the following approaches is most appropriate for the charge nurse to use?
a. "Can you step over here out of the hearing of the patients and family members?"
b. ‘I'm sorry, you should have ordered restraints for the patient.".
c. "We will accept all liability.".
d. "My nurses are all new on the night shift. They didn't know how to handle him.".
A
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A It is always the best practice to remove the angry person from the audience. Usually, when removed, the person settles down and becomes more reasonable.
B Not appropriate to the situation and could antagonize the angry physician.
C Not appropriate to the situation and could antagonize the angry physician.
D Not appropriate to the situation and could antagonize the angry physician.
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