A staff nurse has kept a time log to assist her in developing her time management skills. After a week, she reviews the log with her nurse manager and notices that there were several times that she was waiting for supplies and missing medications. The nurse manager suggests which of the following?

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By gathering supplies and checking for the availability of medications prior to starting care, the nurse can anticipate and avoid delays in care delivery. Notifying the pharmacy and central supply or informing the prior shift may be helpful, but they do not directly address the issue of waiting for supplies and missing medications. Completing an occurrence report may not be necessary in this situation as it is not indicative of a serious error or adverse event.

A Staff Nurse Has Kept a Time Log to Assist