A charge nurse notices that a staff nurse assigned for the evening shift has come to work with a black eye. Which action by the charge nurse is appropriate in this situation?
A) Notify security to approach the nurse about the situation.
B) Discuss the situation with the nurse in a private setting.
C) Ask the other staff members if abuse is involved.
D) Ignore the situation until the nurse shows a willingness to talk.
Answer: B
The charge nurse should discuss the situation with the nurse in private and offer options of help. The charge nurse should not ignore the situation and should advocate for the nurse. Security cannot address situations that do not occur on hospital grounds. It would be a breach of confidentiality to talk to the rest of the staff.
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