The nurse is concerned about potential substance abuse by a coworker. What behavior should be further investigated?
A. The coworker declines to take scheduled breaks.
B. The coworker frequently requests the largest patient care assignment for the shift.
C. The coworker frequently wastes medications.
D. The coworker prefers not to be the "medication nurse" on the shift.
Answer: C
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