The nurse is asked to provide client care on a unit to which she has never before been assigned. Which of the following should the nurse do?
a. Refuse to go to the care area
b. Leave work and go home
c. Request an orientation to the care area
d. Call the nursing supervisor
ANS: C
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What will be an ideal response?