Discussed closing the children intensive care unit

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Barb is a nurse at a hospital and was elected by other nurses to represent them on the hospital's governing board. At a recent board meeting, some hospital administrators discussed closing the children's intensive care unit. Although the hospital has not lost a lot of money operating the unit, administrators forecast that the unit could use up more of the hospital's financial resources in the future. The hospital has been operating the unit as a service to the community because the nearest hospital offering similar services is an hour away. Barb realizes that many nurses would lose their jobs if the hospital eliminates the intensive care unit, and some children in the area would have to travel farther to receive proper care. Barb believes that if enough people objected to the plan, the board might respond favorably and try to accommodate their needs. Barb would like to speak with some other nurses about this, but she is expected to keep the information confidential. In addition, she does not want to jeopardize her position on the board. Barb does not know what to do.

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