The nurse with limited clinical experience is assigned to care for a patient with a complicated mental health issue. Which should the nurse consider before negotiating for a more appropriate patient care assignment? (Select all that apply.)
1. Compare the nurse-patient ratio to national norms.
2. List personal consequences if the assignment is refused.
3. Analyze the assignment for adhering to the code of ethics.
4. Identify personal skill level needed to safely provide care to the patient.
5. Determine if the assignment is permitted by the state nurse practice act.
3. Analyze the assignment for adhering to the code of ethics.
4. Identify personal skill level needed to safely provide care to the patient.
5. Determine if the assignment is permitted by the state nurse practice act.
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