During the first day assigned to a medical/surgical unit, a newly certified nurse assistant (CNA) is unable to obtain a urine specimen by catheterization. What should the supervising RN do next?
a. Confront the CNA about not being honest concerning his or her ability to perform the procedure.
b. Assign the CNA to work with a staff RN to observe and learn the skill.
c. Recommend that the CNA be fired be-cause the probation period is still in effect.
d. Assign only basic-care clients to the CNA.
B
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