A charge nurse is observing a newly licensed nurse provide care to four clients. Which of the following actions requires intervention by the charge nurse?

Choice A Reason:
"The nurse verbalizes their understanding of the plan," is important, verbalizing understanding does not necessarily guarantee successful implementation of the plan. Action is required to demonstrate competence and improvement.
Choice B Reason:
The nurse performs all tasks as specified is correct. The effectiveness of a performance improvement plan is best determined by observing whether the nurse successfully implements the specified tasks and achieves the desired improvements in their performance. Therefore, option B, "The nurse performs all tasks as specified," is the most appropriate outcome to indicate the effectiveness of the plan.
Choice C Reason:
"The nurse attends a critical thinking class," may be a component of the performance improvement plan, but attending a class alone does not necessarily indicate whether the nurse's performance has improved.
Choice D Reason:
"The nurse shares their performance plan with another nurse," is not a direct measure of the effectiveness of the plan. Sharing the plan with another nurse may demonstrate openness and willingness to seek support, but it does not necessarily indicate whether the nurse has successfully improved their performance as a result of the plan.

Choice A Reason:
"I will be given contrast dye during this test." This statement is incorrect. Pulmonary function tests typically do not involve the use of contrast dye, as they focus on measuring lung function rather than visualizing anatomical structures.
Choice B Reason:
"I might have to wear a nose clip during this test." This statement is correct. Nose clips are commonly used during pulmonary function tests to ensure that air is only breathed in and out through the mouth, allowing for accurate measurement of lung function parameters.
Choice C Reason:
"I might have a tube inserted into my airway during this test." This statement is incorrect. While this statement reflects a potential misunderstanding or confusion about the procedure, it is not typically the case for a routine pulmonary function test. Invasive procedures such as bronchoscopy may involve inserting a tube into the airway, but it is not part of a standard pulmonary function test.
Choice D Reason:
"I will run on a treadmill during this test." This statement is incorrect. Pulmonary function tests do not involve physical exercise like running on a treadmill. Instead, they typically involve breathing maneuvers and measurements to assess lung function.