A nurse works with another nurse who has been coming to work with red eyes and flushed face and is increasingly irritable. Which action by the nurse is most appropriate?
a. Ask another co-worker what he/she thinks about the situation.
b. Document questionable incidents and relay them to the manager.
c. Leave the co-worker alone as it is obvious he/she has personal problems.
d. Work alongside the colleague so there are no mistakes.
B
This nurse shows signs of impairment. An impaired nurse cannot meet the requirements of any state nurse practice act. At the very least, incidents should be documented and shared with man-agement. The nurse may be asked to participate in an intervention. Some states require nurses report impaired colleagues. In any event, the nurse must obtain treatment.
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