An OB manager discusses a nurse?s performance with the CNO (chief nurse officer). The CNO learns the nurse has had multiple client and physician complaints in which the manager has counseled the nurse
The behavior continues even though the nurse has received verbal and written warnings. Which course of action would be appropriate at this time? 1. Issue another written warning.
2. Place the nurse in orientation.
3. Terminate the nurse.
4. Transfer the nurse to another department.
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Explanation: 1. Termination is the next course of action when the nurse has had to opportunity to correct the
behaviors. The nurse has already received verbal and written warnings. Transferring the nurse
to another department does not address the issues.
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