Because of an influenza epidemic among the nursing staff,a nurse has been moved from the ophthalmology unit to the general surgery unit.The supervisor recognizes that the nurse is inexperienced in this specialty.What would be the nurse's initial recourse?

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Asking to work with an experienced general surgery nurse would be the most appropriate option for the inexperienced nurse to ensure safe and efficient patient care. Refusing to move or submitting a report would not address the issue of the nurse's lack of experience in the new specialty. Notifying the CNA would be an extreme measure and may not be necessary in this situation.

Because of an Influenza Epidemic Among the Nursing Staff,a Nurse