The Nurse Unit Manager Has Been Alerted to an Unusually

question 10

Multiple Choice

The nurse unit manager has been alerted to an unusually high number of 'wasted' narcotics in the ward area. Which action should the manager take in response to this finding?

• A)Introduce an educational program provided to all staff about narcotic use.
• B)Nothing, as this could be a normal occurrence.
• C)Review the records to see which persons were prescribed the wasted narcotics and interview them.
• D)Realise that a substance abuse problem may be occurring with a staff member and begin closer observation.

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