One of your nurses was involved in a car accident. The nurse has recovered and wants to return to work. The nurse informs you that because of the accident they are not able to lift more than 20 pounds. You are concerned that this limitation might have a real impact on patient care. According to the nurse's job description, being able to lift a minimum of 25 pounds is one of the requirements for the job. How should you move forward with this situation? What are your options?

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