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When must Safe Harbor be invoked according to Board Rule 217.20?

  1. Before the end of a shift

  2. Before starting a new job

  3. When the nurse feels an assignment puts patients at risk

  4. Once the assignment is completed

The correct answer is: When the nurse feels an assignment puts patients at risk

Safe Harbor must be invoked when the nurse feels an assignment puts patients at risk according to Board Rule 217.20. This process allows the nurse to refuse an assignment without fear of retaliation, as long as it meets certain criteria. Options A, B, and D do not accurately reflect the correct timing for invoking Safe Harbor as specified by the Board Rule.