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The nurse is currently completing the last of three consecutive night shifts. The unit will be short-staffed on day shift and the charge nurse wants the nurse to work this as an overtime shift. What is the nurse’s most appropriate response?
“I will work tomorrow because the other nurses need my help.” “I will not work tomorrow because I would be a danger to my clients.” “I will not work tomorrow because I want to have a day off.” “I will work tomorrow because short-staffing is dangerous for the clients."
“I will work tomorrow because the other nurses need my help.” “I will not work tomorrow because I would be a danger to my clients.” “I will not work tomorrow because I want to have a day off.” “I will work tomorrow because short-staffing is dangerous for the clients."
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The nurse's most appropriate response would be: **“I will not work tomorrow because I would be a danger to my clients.”**
This response prioritizes patient safety, acknowledging that working additional hours after three consecutive night shifts could lead to fatigue and impaired judgment, which may compromise the quality of care provided to patients. It is essential for healthcare professionals to recognize their own limits to ensure that they can provide safe and effective care.
This response prioritizes patient safety, acknowledging that working additional hours after three consecutive night shifts could lead to fatigue and impaired judgment, which may compromise the quality of care provided to patients. It is essential for healthcare professionals to recognize their own limits to ensure that they can provide safe and effective care.
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