Practice Question
A charge nurse notices that two staff nurses are not taking meal breaks during their shifts. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
Determine the reasons the nurses are not taking scheduled breaks
Rationale:
💥When addressing a concern like missed breaks, the nurse should follow the nursing process, beginning with assessment.
💥Determining why the nurses are skipping breaks is essential to identify whether the issue stems from staffing shortages, workload distribution, or personal choices.
💥Acting without this information could lead to ineffective solutions.
💥 Identifying root causes helps the charge nurse implement targeted interventions to support staff wellness and ensure compliance with labor and safety standards.
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This question is from RN Leadership 2023 Exam 3 which contains 52 questions.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI Leadership & Management
- Answer Choices: 4