As a nurse manager, you observe a staff nurse who over the past few weeks has become withdrawn and has had several absences due to minor ailments. Your best action would be to:
a. Ask the nurse if she is okay during report.
b. Refer the nurse to the employee assistance program.
c. Ask the nurse to meet with you for a few minutes before she leaves for the day.
d. Write a note to the nurse advising her that her work attendance must improve.
C
Stress can lead to emotional symptoms such as depression and a variety of ailments. Meeting with the nurse privately may assist in identifying stress and possible solutions.
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