[Core] A coworker gives you incomplete handoff and seems annoyed when you ask questions. How do you respond?

Instruction: Explain how you would assess the situation, prioritize, communicate, and escalate in a real clinical setting.

Context: Assesses whether the candidate can handle a realistic general hospital travel nurse hiring scenario with safe judgment, clear communication, and appropriate escalation.

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I would stay calm and keep the focus on patient safety. If the handoff was incomplete, I would ask concise, clinically relevant follow-up questions even if the coworker seemed irritated. My responsibility is to receive enough information to care safely for the patient. I do not need...

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