The nurse has been instructed by the nurse manager to report to an affiliate hospital in the neighboring city because of an imbalance in staffing needs between the two hospitals. Which action by the nurse is most appropriate?

Report to the affiliate hospital as requested. The nurse must report to the affiliate hospital as requested as the employer has the right to manage manpower resources based on the number of staff and census of each of their hospitals, unless otherwise stipulated in the employment contract.The nurse may write a letter of complaint and request for necessary arrangements, such as mileage and additional pay. However, the hospital administrators are not obligated to respond favorably to the requests. Working only a single shift when two are assigned is dereliction of duty.

The nurse has been instructed by the nurse manager to report to a...

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