A Registered Nurse (RN) who has been employed in the ambulatory care unit for six weeks is consistently 10-20 minutes late for work. The nurse's lateness has caused unrest among other staff members. The nurse is due to receive a 3-month probation evaluation in one month. How should the manager appropriately deal with this situation?

Choice A reason: Telling the nurse she will be fired if her behavior does not change is a final warning and may not be the best initial approach. It can create a hostile work environment and does not facilitate a solution to the underlying issue.

Choice B reason: Confronting the nurse to discuss the issue and initiate problem-solving measures is a proactive approach. It allows the manager to understand the reasons behind the lateness and work with the nurse to find a solution, which could include time management strategies.

Choice C reason: Telling other staff members to cover for the late nurse does not address the problem and may lead to further unrest and resentment among the team.

Choice D reason: Waiting to address the issue at the 3-month probation evaluation delays dealing with the problem and allows the disruptive behavior to continue, potentially affecting patient care and team dynamics.

Choice A reason: Calling the provider is important but not the first step in response to a severe weather code. The immediate safety and assessment of the client take precedence.

Choice B reason: Checking vital signs is the first step in assessing the client’s current health status and determining the need for immediate interventions during severe weather conditions.

Choice C reason: Notifying risk management is a subsequent step after initial client assessment and ensuring safety, as they will coordinate the broader institutional response to the severe weather event.

Choice D reason: Completing an incident report is one of the final steps after managing the immediate risks and communicating with the necessary parties, to document the event and the response taken.

Choice E reason: Instructing the client to remain in bed until further notice is a critical early step to ensure the client’s safety, especially if there is a risk of injury from the severe weather conditions.