The nurse is cautiously avoiding the temptation to take unused or wasted doses of narcotic medications when providing patient care. What percentages of nurses in the United States are chemically impaired?
a. 0% to 5%
b. 6% to 15%
c. 25% to 35%
d. 49% to 50%
ANS: B
According to the National Council of State Boards of Nursing, between 6 and 15 percent of nurses in the United States are chemically impaired. A. More than 5% of nurses are chemically impaired. C. D. The percentage of nurses who are chemically impaired is not above 15%.
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