A Nurse Admits to Diverting Narcotic Drugs While Working

question 21

Multiple Choice

A nurse admits to diverting narcotic drugs while working. The manager says, "All nurses who admit diverting narcotics have to be reported to the state board of nursing." How should the nurse interpret this statement?

• A) As true, because any nurse who admits diversion must be reported to the state's board of nursing
• B) As false, because in some states reporting depends on other factors
• C) As beneficial, because the state board of nursing will help the nurse find a substance abuse program
• D) As career ending, because the state board of nursing is required to suspend the license of any nurse who admits to diverting drugs

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