An agency nurse is assigned to the thoracic surgery postoperative nursing unit. Which of the fol-lowing would be the best action by the charge nurse?
a. Call the agency to determine her level of experience.
b. Assign the nurse to patients ready for discharge.
c. Assign her to pass medications only.
d. Ask the nurse about her level of experi-ence.
ANS: D
Assignments are made based on the nurse's knowledge and skills and the agency nurse should be asked about her experience and background. The other actions are unnecessary. Asking the RN will provide the information necessary to determine the assignment.
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