While preparing a pain medication for a client, the nurse notes that there is a discrepancy with the last removal and reports the incident. Which is an expected consequence of the nurse's action?
A) Being sued by the nurse who made the error
B) Being ostracized by the staff
C) Being protected by the law
D) Being summoned to testify
Answer: C
The nurse will be protected by a law known as the whistleblower act because misuse of narcotics is against the law. The staff should not know that the incident was reported. The nurse will probably not have to testify because the management team will gather the evidence. The nurse will not be sued because the nurse reports the incident but does not necessarily identify the individual responsible for it.
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