A nurse has complained to the human resources (HR) director regarding unfair treatment by the nurse's manager. The nurse describes receiving a written warning, unlike other nursing staff who exhibit similar behaviors but are not reprimanded. Which concerns would the HR director discuss with the hospital chief nursing officer? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply.

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1. This is not just an unusual management style.
2. The manager's direct supervisor may be unaware that the incident happened. The supervisor should be apprised of the complaint, but not confronted with an accusation of allowing the behavior.
3. There is apparently an inconsistency in discipline that should be investigated.
4. If this situation goes to court, the hospital could be found liable for the actions of the manager.
5. The HR director should not categorize this employee as a problem until a full investigation of the situation has been conducted.

A Nurse Has Complained to the Human Resources (HR) Director