If you suspect a coworker is diverting drugs or abusing alcohol, which of these actions should you take first?
a. Call the local drug enforcement administration (DEA) office and report your concerns.
b. Confront the coworker privately and discuss your concerns face-to-face.
c. Discuss your concerns with another coworker and see if anyone else has noted suspicious behavior.
d. Provide your supervisor with documentation of suspicious incidents or behavior supporting your concerns.
D
A nurse who is impaired is a nurse who is habitually intemperate or is addicted to the use of alcohol or habit-forming drugs. The primary concern is for client safety. When a coworker is suspected of impairment, the nurse should document the dates, times, and observed behaviors and provide this information to the supervisor.
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