A student nurse on the Medical Surgical unit is paired with a staff nurse as a learning experience. The student nurse has an offensive body odor, her uniform is wrinkled, and she is acting sluggish and tired. Which action should the staff nurse implement?

A. Simply telling the student to freshen up does not address the underlying concerns about her readiness, health, and safety in the clinical environment. B. The staff nurse is responsible for client safety and must communicate concerns about the student’s hygiene, appearance, and alertness to the nursing instructor, who has the authority to address the issue. C. Completing an incident report is unnecessary unless an adverse event has occurred; this is a performance and preparedness issue, not an incident requiring formal reporting. D. Informing the charge nurse alone does not resolve the issue because the nursing instructor must be involved in decisions about the student’s participation in clinical activities.