Which job behaviors would the nurse executive consider troublesome no matter which unit employed the nurse? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. The nurse made two medication errors today that resulted in poor client outcomes.
2. A nurse was tardy twice last month due to car trouble.
3. A manager reports that a nurse used a piece of equipment that had been taken out of service for malfunction.
4. A nurse did not report to work for 2 days and did not call in the absence.
5. A physician calls to complain that a nurse was rude.
1,3,4
Rationale 1: Medication errors are serious no matter where they occur.
Rationale 2: This might or might not be a problem, depending on the unit.
Rationale 3: Using malfunctioning equipment is a serious problem, no matter where it occurs.
Rationale 4: Not calling to report intended absence is a serious problem.
Rationale 5: This might or might not be a problem, depending on the situation.
Global Rationale:
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