A Nurse Is Suspected of Abusing Narcotics

question 22

Multiple Choice

A nurse is suspected of abusing narcotics. A thorough investigation has been performed, and the nurse will now be notified of the suspicion and investigation. How should this notification be handled?

• A) A certified letter outlining the accusation and investigation should be sent to the nurse's home.
• B) A certified letter outlining the accusation and investigation should be sent to the nurse at work.
• C) The nurse should be contacted and asked to make an appointment with the nurse executive without giving cause.
• D) The nurse should be approached at work with no prior notice and asked to come to the nurse executive's office.

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Definitions:

Lungs

Pair of respiratory organs in the chest that facilitate gas exchange between the body and the environment.

Tidaling

Fluctuations in fluid level within a drain tube, indicating patency and that the system is functioning properly.

Water Seal

A system used primarily in chest drainage that prevents air from re-entering the pleural space while allowing gases and fluid to escape, typically part of a chest tube setup.

Blood-Tinged

Describes a fluid or secretion that is slightly colored with blood, indicating minor bleeding.