The nurse manager is concerned that a staff nurse is demonstrating signs of substance abuse
Which behaviors did the manager observe in the staff nurse? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Calling for days off or illness before scheduled days off
2. Using the bathroom frequently
3. Offering to give medication to patients not assigned to the nurse
4. Volunteering to transfer a patient to the intensive care unit
5. Following up with nursing assistants on patient care needs
1,2,3
Rationale 1: Observable warning signs of potential substance abuse include calling for days off before scheduled days off.
Rationale 2: Observable warning signs of potential substance abuse include frequent absence from the assigned work area.
Rationale 3: Observable warning signs of potential substance abuse include offering to give medications to patients not assigned to the nurse.
Rationale 4: Volunteering to transfer a patient to the intensive care unit is not an indication of substance abuse.
Rationale 5: Following up with nursing assistants on patient care needs is an expected part of the nurse's job, not an indication of substance abuse.
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