BS Nursing Leadership and management in Nursing
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A staff nurse is concerned about a patient’s deteriorating condition. According to the chain of command, her first action should be to:

A. Call the hospital's Chief Executive Officer.
B. Inform her immediate charge nurse or team leader.
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C. Complain to the patient's family.
D. Document her concerns and wait for the doctor's next round.

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  • Call the hospital's Chief Executive Officer.
  • Inform her immediate charge nurse or team leader.
  • Complain to the patient's family.
  • Document her concerns and wait for the doctor's next round.

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