A nurse manager is struggling with two marginal nurses and goes to the supervisor for advice. How should the supervisor advise the manager? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply.
A) "Continue to be persistent in your work with these nurses."
B) "You can fire them at any time."
C) "Be fair and consistent with them."
D) "You must continuously assess the rest of your staff as you work with these two nurses."
E) "You must continue to address the issues with these nurses as they arise."

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1. Persistence is a key to being perceived as fair and just.
2. Termination practices are governed by strict procedures that must be followed to protect both the manager and the institution.
3. Fairness and consistency are keys to being perceived as just.
4. The manager must be aware of the impact of marginal nurses on the remainder of the staff.
5. The manager cannot ignore any issues that arise with these nurses.

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