The nurse manager works regularly with a nurse who has recently gone through a custody battle with her ex-husband. The nurse manager has become concerned about some of the changes in appearance of the nurse
One evening the nurse comes to work and seems "giddy" and is acting inappropriately. The nurse manager understands that she must take which of the following actions?
a. Counsel the nurse on these observations.
b. Report this behavior to human resources and the state board of nursing.
c. Give her the evening off.
d. Work closely with her to prevent unsafe care to the patients.
ANS: B
The nurse manager can talk with the nurse and find out what is going on, but if substance abuse is suspected, it must be reported. The other options do not address mandatory reporting of these actions.
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