The nurse manager learns that one of the staff nurses on the unit has a substance addiction and is arriving at work under the influence of the substance. Using Watson's theory, how should the nurse manager deal with this staff member?
1. Send the nurse home with instructions not to return until clear of the substance.
2. Call the police and have the nurse arrested for working while impaired.
3. Confront the nurse privately, order drug testing, and suggest a substance-abuse program.
4. Notify the board of nursing and fire the nurse immediately.
ANS: 3
Talking with the nurse privately, confirming drug use, and helping the nurse to recover all show true caring.
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