A Nurse Is Concerned About Potential Substance Abuse by a Coworker

question 36

Multiple Choice

A nurse is concerned about potential substance abuse by a coworker. What behavior warrants further investigation?

• A) The coworker frequently wastes medications.
• B) The coworker frequently requests the largest patient care assignment for the shift.
• C) The coworker prefers not to be the "medication nurse" on the shift.
• D) The coworker declines to take scheduled breaks.

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