A nurse suspects that a colleague is chemically dependent. Before reporting the colleague, which step would be most important for the nurse to do?

A) Offer the colleague help
B) Suggest the colleague find a treatment program
C) Check the state board of nursing's reporting requirements
D) Talk to others to confirm the suspicions


C

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