The manager has determined that a nurse is marginal but elects to ignore the situation for now, hoping the nurse's work will improve. What risks has the manager taken by choosing this strategy? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply.
A) The nurse may harm a client.
B) Other nurses on the unit may become disgruntled by having to cover for this nurse.
C) The nurse may never become a good employee.
D) The manager's employment may be terminated.
E) The morale of the unit may decline.

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1. Marginal work may result in harm to clients.
2. A marginal employee increases the workload on other, more competent employees.
3. If marginal work is allowed to continue, the nurse may never change.
4. It is unlikely that a manager's employment would be terminated because of one marginal employee.
5. Having a marginal employee who must be constantly coached and watched may negatively affect the morale of other staff and the entire unit.

The Manager Has Determined That a Nurse Is Marginal but Elects