A nurse comes to the unit manager to report a coworker's behavioral changes
The nurse has noticed that the coworker's handwriting has become shaky and illegible, that the coworker has mood swings, and that the coworker has had increased tardiness. Which should be the manager's first action? 1. Meet with the coworker in private and discuss the behaviors.
2. Meet with other staff to determine if the coworker has issues at home.
3. Meet with human resources (HR) to determine the best method to terminate the employee.
4. Collect additional information regarding behaviors, absenteeism, and/or tardiness.
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Rationale 1: The manager will meet with the nurse but should have information to support the investigation of substance abuse.
Rationale 2: Obtaining information from other staff is unprofessional and violates confidentiality.
Rationale 3: The manager should meet with HR to determine a course of action but should have documentation to support suspected abuse prior to HR's involvement.
Rationale 4: The manager should obtain information and documentation to determine if there is a problem.
Global Rationale:
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