The triage nurse in a busy emergency department calls the charge nurse and says, "We have a patient who attempted suicide in the waiting room. I think we should just let him wait awhile so he has time to think about what he has done." Which response by the charge nurse is indicated?

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Rationale 1: The manager has done nothing to address the triage nurse's attitude or to provide quality care by asking this question.
Rationale 2: This patient should be seen immediately as any attempt to kill one's self is serious.
Rationale 3: The manager has done nothing to address the triage nurse's attitude by making this statement.
Rationale 4: Whether or not someone is with the patient is not relevant at this time. The patient needs care.

The Triage Nurse in a Busy Emergency Department Calls the Charge