A manager told a nurse to float to another unit. The nurse is nervous about floating. Which of the following actions would be the best to take? (Select all that apply.)
a. Remain calm.
b. Refuse to float.
c. Focus on the patients.
d. Ask for a quick tour of the unit.
e. Inquire about the units standards of care.
A, C, D, E
The nurse should remain calm, focus on the patients, ask for a quick tour of the unit, and inquire about the units standards of care. The nurse should not refuse to float because this may place pa-tients in an unsafe situation.
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