A nurse with 2 years' experience frequently appears stressed and has difficulty completing his work. He is clocking out 30 to 45 minutes late every day, even when his assignment load is light
The charge nurse describes his problem as "running from one duty to the next and having no organization or daily routine." Which situation most likely describes this nurse?
1) Has time management problems
2) Has a heavy patient load
3) Works at a hospital that is understaffed
4) Is in a management position
ANS: 1
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