A Nurse Frequently Cannot Be Found on the Unit When

question 24

Multiple Choice

A nurse frequently cannot be found on the unit when patients call for assistance. When colleagues mention these absences, the nurse becomes defensive and withdraws from the others. What does the nurse's behavior suggest?

• A) Substance abuse
• B) A long-standing illness
• C) Introverted behavior
• D) Low self-esteem

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