After being invited into the apartment of some elderly clients, the nurse was shocked to realize the elderly husband was smoking marijuana. What, if anything, should the nurse do?
A. Indicate that he/she will return at another time and leave the home.
B. Ask the man to stop immediately and stress that the nurse cannot return if they are going to engage in illegal behavior while the nurse is there.
C. Call the police immediately, report the illegal behavior, and agree to serve as a witness if the case goes to trial.
D. Leave immediately and refuse to come back until all illegal drugs are out of the apartment.
ANS: A
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