When the Nurse Suspects a Co-Worker of Abusing Drugs While

question 3

Multiple Choice

When the nurse suspects a co-worker of abusing drugs while working,the nurse should:

• A) confront the abuser.
• B) report observations to a supervisor.
• C) call the state board of nursing.
• D) discuss the problem with another co-worker.

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