A Health Professional Colleague Is Suspected of Having a Substance

question 9

Multiple Choice

A health professional colleague is suspected of having a substance abuse problem because of the person's frequent absenteeism,mood swings when at work,diminished alertness,and poor patient care.Which action(s) will the nurse take? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Confront the individual.
• B) Document specific examples of inappropriate actions.
• C) Avoid assigning this individual to patients with narcotic medication orders or high acuities.
• D) Notify law enforcement of the suspicions.
• E) Submit a confidential report to an appropriate supervisor.

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