A telltale sign of a chemically impaired nurse is
a. an increasing number of practice errors.
b. an objective, assertive manner.
c. willingness to admit to substance abuse.
d. an effort to seek treatment.
ANS: A
Making errors in practice is common if a nurse suffers from chemical impairment. An objective, assertive manner is not consistent with chemical impairment. Willingness to admit substance abuse and seeking treatment are also inconsistent, because the impaired nurse usually uses denial.
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