Which intervention has priority when a nurse suspects a staff member of providing pa-tient care while being impaired by alcohol or drugs?
a. Asking the staff member to explain their suspicious behavior
b. Adjust the staff member's assignment to minimize patient contact
c. Providing the staff member with material regarding alcohol abuse and treatment
d. Reporting the staff member's suspicious behavior to the nursing supervisor on duty
ANS: D
It is a professional obligation to report suspected impaired practice. The remaining options do not have prior in this situation since the concern is patient safety.
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