An employee asks for time off to be a juror in a case before the state appellate court. The unit is very busy and this employee's absence would affect patient care. How should the nurse manager respond to this request?
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
Select all that apply.
1. Give the employee the time off because jury service is required upon subpoena.
2. Refuse the request and refer the employee to the personnel department for review of the employee manual.
3. Insist that the employee contact the county clerk to request release from jury duty.
4. Ask the employee more questions about the request.
5. Tell the employee that service as a juror for this case is not required.
4,5
Rationale: The nurse manager should not give this employee time off.
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