A new medical-surgical nurse manager has scheduled a nurse to return to work prior to the completion of the nurse?s FMLA (Family and Medical Leave Act)

The nurse calls and informs the manager of the inability to return to work until the completion of the leave. The manager informs the nurse that they must return to work when scheduled. What should be the nurse?s next action? 1. Contact a lawyer.
2. Return to work as scheduled.
3. Contact the Human Resources director.
4. Contact Nursing Administration.


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Explanation: 1. The employee should contact a lawyer after all attempts to rectify the situation with the
organization have been exhausted. The employee is protected by the FMLA and is entitled to
the specified leave. Human Resources arranges family/medical leaves and represents
employees? best interests so their rights are not violated. The nurse may contact nursing
administration who will direct the nurse to contact Human Resources.

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