A new nurse in a psychiatric program tells the charge nurse "I'm not sure I feel safe working with all of these crazy people." Select the best reply by the charge nurse
1. "Don't worry, you'll get used to it."
2. "Believe me, it is not safe to work with some of these clients."
3. "Maybe you should consider transferring to a medical-surgical floor."
4. "It sounds like you need to discuss your feelings with the clinical supervisor."
4
Rationale: Developing self-awareness of one's own dualistic issues is essential to providing professional, competent, and quality care. Dismissing these concerns, agreeing with them, or advising a transfer are not strategies that will promote the new nurse's self-awareness.
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