The nurse is concerned that a colleague is experiencing depression from substance abuse. What does the nurse observe to make this assumption?
1. The colleague leaves the unit and cannot be located for long periods of time.
2. The colleague uses the visitor bathroom instead of employee bathroom.
3. The colleague often eats lunch away from the hospital.
4. The colleague complains of frequent headaches at work.
Correct Answer: 1
Leaving the unit and not being located for long periods of time are indicative of depression associated with substance abuse. Using the visitor bathroom instead of employee bathroom, eating lunch away from the hospital, and complaining of headaches at work are not indicative of the colleague experiencing depression because of substance abuse.
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