When an impaired nurse provides care, the primary concern should be for which victim?
1. The client
2. The nurse's colleagues
3. The impaired nurse
4. The healthcare facility where the nurse works
Correct Answer: 1
All of the options reflect groups that are in danger or are harmed when the nurse is impaired. The primary concern is for the client, as the client is the most vulnerable of the groups listed.
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