A charge nurse (nurse manager for the unit) is working in a skilled nursing facility (SNF). What is the duty of the charge nurse?
A) Assist manager in establishing training protocols for staff nurses.
B) Have 24-hour responsibility for the unit.
C) Consult the physician before taking necessary actions during emergencies.
D) Teach staff members how to check the crash carts.
B
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A charge nurse (nurse manager for the unit) working in an SNF must have 24-hour responsibility for the unit and is in charge of all the activities of the staff members at all times. Charge nurses should establish training protocols for staff nurses by themselves rather than assisting a manager in the process. A charge nurse should have the ability to take immediate actions in case of emergencies rather than consulting a physician on the appropriate actions to be taken. Crash carts have to be checked by the charge nurses. They should not educate or assist staff members in checking the crash cart.
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