What should a nurse manager consider when including a staff nurse in an interview of an applicant?
1. Restricting the number of questions the nurse can ask
2. Providing the nurse with an orientation program on interviewing techniques
3. Allowing the nurse to provide information but not the ability to ask the applicant questions
4. Allowing the nurse to ask and answer all questions freely
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Rationale 1: Restricting the nurse's ability to ask and answer questions of the applicant defeats the purpose of having a staff member present during the interview.
Rationale 2: An orientation program provides the nurse with the state and federal guidelines to ensure appropriate questions are asked.
Rationale 3: Restricting the nurse's ability to ask and answer questions of the applicant defeats the purpose of having a staff member present during the interview.
Rationale 4: Allowing the nurse to ask questions freely could violate state and federal regulations governing the interview.
Global Rationale:
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