A nurse who has been employed in a hospital for 8 weeks is consistently taking extended lunch breaks. The nurse's behavior has caused problems with client care during lunch hours. What is the appropriate way for the nurse manager to deal with this situation?
A. Ignoring the situation
B. Asking other staff members to cover for the nurse
C. Documenting the problem in the nurse's personnel file
D. Confronting the nurse to discuss the behavior and initiate problem-solving measures
Answer: D. Confronting the nurse to discuss the behavior and initiate problem-solving measures
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