The triage nurse in a busy emergency department calls the charge nurse and says, "We have a patient who attempted suicide in the waiting room. I think we should just let him wait awhile so he has time to think about what he has done
" Which response by the charge nurse is indicated? 1. "Is he in any danger of dying right now?"
2. "Please bring him back immediately while I get a treatment room prepared."
3. "Okay if that is what you think we should do."
4. "Is anyone with the patient?"
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Rationale: The manager has done nothing to address the triage nurse's attitude or to provide quality care by asking this question.
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