A nurse has frequent visitors while working. The manager has discussed with the nurse the negative effect of these visits on client care. What should the manager do next?
1. Ask staff if the visits have decreased.
2. Arrange a follow-up meeting with the nurse.
3. Counsel all nursing staff regarding the limitations of personal visitors.
4. Arrange to be visible on the nursing unit when this nurse is working.
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Rationale 1: Having staff monitor the actions of a nurse is not appropriate.
Rationale 2: Arranging for a follow-up meeting allows for evaluation and communication regarding the issue.
Rationale 3: There is no reason to talk to all staff concerning personal visitors.
Rationale 4: Being visible on the unit when this nurse is working may adversely impact the manager's productivity. It is also a transparent method of "watching" the nurse.
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