After her first week working on a busy medical/surgical unit, a new charge nurse notes that the individual nurses are highly competent but seem to be unable to function productively as a team. Select the action by the charge nurse that would best facilitate team building among the staff.
A)Provide an opportunity for the nurses to express their feelings and emotions.
B)Hire more staff members to reduce stress and fatigue from understaffing.
C)Allow the staff more input into important policy decision-making.
D)Give the staff members more time to adjust to the change in charge nurses.

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Providing an opportunity for the nurses to express their feelings and emotions can help in addressing any underlying issues, improving communication, and fostering a sense of unity and teamwork among the staff.

After Her First Week Working on a Busy Medical/surgical Unit