The Nursing Director Calls a Meeting with One of the New

question 2

Multiple Choice

The nursing director calls a meeting with one of the new unit managers.She is very concerned about a report of substance abuse on the manager's unit,and she reviews the procedures involved in dealing with chemically dependent staff.Which of the following statements would not be included in the discussion?

• A) "As a manager,you need to be aware of professional regulatory reporting requirements."
• B) "As a manager,you should check with the human resources department regarding chemically dependent employees and employment practices."
• C) "As a manager,you check the nurse practice acts for the province in which the nurse resides."
• D) "As a manager,you should realize that the nurse is a professional embarrassment and should be kept out of sight of other staff."

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