A charge nurse notices that two staff nurses are not taking meal breaks during their shifts. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?

Choice A reason: Wearing gloves when handling the client's bed linens is an incorrect action, as it is not enough to protect the nurse from exposure to the chemotherapy agents. The nurse should wear gloves, gown, and mask when handling any body fluids or items contaminated with body fluids from the client.

Choice B reason: Flushing the client's urine down the toilet twice is a correct action, as it helps to prevent contamination of the environment and other people with the chemotherapy agents. The nurse should also instruct the client and the family to do the same for 48 hours after the chemotherapy administration.

Choice C reason: Disposing of the client's intravenous tubing in a regular trash can is an incorrect action, as it poses a risk of exposure to the chemotherapy agents for the nurse and other staff. The nurse should dispose of the client's intravenous tubing in a biohazard container that is labeled as chemotherapy waste.

Choice D reason: Washing the client's dishes with hot water and soap is an incorrect action, as it is not sufficient to remove the chemotherapy agents from the dishes. The nurse should use disposable dishes and utensils for the client, or wash them separately with bleach and water.

Choice A reason: Offering to place the purse in the facility safe is the most appropriate action, as it ensures the security and confidentiality of the client's personal belongings. The nurse should document the items in the purse and obtain the client's signature before placing them in the safe.

Choice B reason: Telling the client to leave her purse in a drawer at the bedside is an inappropriate action, as it does not guarantee the safety of the client's personal belongings. The nurse should not leave the client's purse unattended or in an accessible location.

Choice C reason: Offering to store the purse with the nurse's belongings is an inappropriate action, as it violates the professional boundaries and the facility's policy. The nurse should not mix the client's personal belongings with their own, as it may create confusion or conflict.

Choice D reason: Placing the purse underneath the client's sheet is an inappropriate action, as it does not protect the client's personal belongings from theft or damage. The nurse should not hide the client's purse under the sheet, as it may be forgotten or misplaced.