An ICU manager has placed a middle-aged nurse with a young, inexperienced nurse during the new nurse?s orientation. The manager has decided to place the young nurse with the older nurse because:
1. The young nurse will teach the old nurse new theories learned in college.
2. The old nurse will teach the young nurse clinical skills required for the job.
3. Both nurses can share their knowledge.
4. To assess the young nurse?s abilities.
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Explanation: 1. The young nurse may teach the older nurse about new theories and advances in technology
while the older nurse may teach the young nurse clinical and time management skills.
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