A group of nurses working in a long-term care facility fails to keep the narcotic medications in a secure location. The nurses also fail to count the medications before and after each shift, as indicated by the institution's policies and procedures
These failures may result in what type of disciplinary action?
A) Action against the nurses' licenses
B) Action against the facility's state license
C) Action against the state regulating body
D) Action against the pharmacist's license
Ans: A
In institutions, most controlled substances must be kept secure and monitored closely in accordance with institutional and state regulations. Failure to do so may lead to disciplinary action against the nurse's license.
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