A new nurse in a psychiatric program tells the charge nurse "I'm not sure I feel safe working with all of these crazy people." Select the best reply by the charge nurse.

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The charge nurse should address the new nurse's concerns and suggest seeking support from a clinical supervisor. It is important to address any discomfort or uncertainty in order to ensure patient safety and quality of care, and the clinical supervisor is a valuable resource for addressing these concerns. Simply telling the new nurse to "get used to it" or suggesting transferring to another unit may not be addressing the root issue and could compromise patient care. Option D is also not a helpful response as it can further exacerbate the new nurse's anxiety and fear.

A New Nurse in a Psychiatric Program Tells the Charge