A licensed practical/vocational nurse voluntarily entered the Impaired Nurse Program. The license is retained if he:
A) promises to not use any prescribed pain medications after a recent surgery and leave of absence from work.
B) pays a fine to the state board of nursing for using narcotics while at work.
C) completes all requirements of his rehab process, meeting nursing board expectations.
D) always has another nurse administer ordered narcotics to his clients.
Ans: C
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The nurse may be treated during a leave of absence with pain medications prescribed by a physician after surgery. The physician may choose nonnarcotic analgesics or alternative methods to treat the pain the client experiences. There may be fines to pay, but this in itself does not guarantee retention of the license. Part of the rehab process may entail having another nurse administer narcotics to the nurse's clients, but this does not provide the necessary proof to the nursing board that the nurse is ready to retain the license. Completing all requirements of the rehab process and meeting the nursing board's expectations are what are necessary for the nurse to retain his license.
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