A group of nurses working in a long-term care facility fail to keep the narcotic medications in a secure location. The nurses also fail to count the medications before and after each shift, as indicated by the institution's policies and procedures
These failures may result in disciplinary action against the
A) Nurse's license
B) Physician's license
C) Nurse practitioner's license
D) Pharmacist's license
Ans: A
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