A newly licensed nurse is experiencing bullying from another staff nurse. Which of the following actions should the newly licensed nurse take?

Choice A rationale:

Filing a transfer request might be considered if the bullying behavior persists despite attempts to address it, but it's important for the newly licensed nurse to initially address the behavior directly.

Choice B rationale:

Discussing the matter with the facility's quality improvement team might be necessary if the situation escalates, but addressing the behavior directly with the coworker is the initial step.

Choice C rationale:

Introducing a no-tolerance policy for incivility is a good idea, but addressing the specific behavior with the coworker is important in the moment.

Choice D rationale:

Calmly addressing the coworker's behavior as soon as it occurs is a proactive way to assert boundaries and address the bullying behavior directly.

Choice A rationale:

Thawing frozen foods at room temperature can promote bacterial growth, increasing the risk of foodborne illness.

Choice B rationale:

There is no need for the client to reduce their intake of calcium-containing foods specifically to prevent foodborne illness. Calcium-containing foods are not associated with an increased risk of bacterial contamination.

Choice C rationale:

Cooking raw fish and steak to the well-done stage is recommended to kill harmful bacteria and reduce the risk of foodborne illness, which is particularly important for individuals with neutropenia who are more susceptible to infections.

Choice D rationale:

Cutting damaged areas from fruits and vegetables is a good practice to reduce the risk of contamination, but it does not address the risk of bacterial contamination from undercooked meat and fish.