The staff nurse has decided to resign after a serious conflict with a co-worker. What is the nurse's first step in this process?
1. Tell the co-worker about the decision.
2. Send a letter of resignation to the nurse manager.
3. Discuss the resignation with the nurse manager.
4. Talk to others on the staff about the decision.
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Explanation: 1. The nurse should not talk to the co-worker until the manager knows about the resignation.
2. After telling the nurse manager about this decision, the nurse should follow up with a written letter of resignation.
3. The nurse should first discuss the decision with the nurse manager.
4. The nurse should not talk to other staff members about the decision until the nurse manager is told.
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