Question

During a discussion with the nurse manager, a staff nurse confides that she is attracted to a client regularly assigned to her. Which of the following actions should be implemented following this discussion?

A. The nurse reassigns all personal care of the client to the nursing assistant
B. The nurse waits until after discharge to tell the client about her feelings
C. The nurse continues to provide care for the client
D. The nurse transfers the care of the client to another nurse

Answer 1

The nurse should transfer the care of the client to another nurse.

Step-by-step explanation:

The nurse should transfer the care of the client to another nurse following the discussion with the nurse manager. It is important to prioritize the well-being and safety of the client, as well as maintain professional boundaries in the nurse-client relationship. Transferring the care to another nurse ensures that the staff nurse can provide unbiased and appropriate care.