An emergency department (ED) manager has an interview scheduled for 8:00 the next morning. The manager's usual hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. This manager has been working as staff due to an increased volume of clients. What action should the manager take to prepare for this interview?
A) Reschedule the interview to a later time.
B) Arrive to work early in the morning to prepare for the interview.
C) Arrive at the usual time and conduct the interview.
D) Have a human resources representative conduct the interview.

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1. As the interview is in the morning, there is insufficient time to reschedule.
2. Arriving to work early will allow the manager to review the résumé and focus on the questions to ask the candidate. Arriving at the usual time may result in an inadequate interview.
3. Arriving at the usual time may result in an inadequate interview.
4. A human resources representative will not be able to assess the candidate as well as the nurse manager. The interview will likely not be useful and may have to be repeated, which is a waste of everyone's time.

An Emergency Department (ED) Manager Has an Interview Scheduled for 8:00