A nurse has concerns about erratic behavior and slurred speech of another member of the nursing staff. The most appropriate action for the concerned nurse to take is to:
a. immediately confront the impaired nurse with the observation.
b. ask other nurses if they have observed anything unusual regarding the nurse in question.
c. personally supervise the team member whenever the care involves the preparation of pain medication.
d. notify the nursing supervisor to assess the team member's condition and performance.
D
Impairment should be documented by more than one person. The impaired nurse then must be relieved of duty. Further intervention can be planned and implemented at a later time.
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