A nurse who is impaired can BEST be described as a person who:
a. has an illness that may be contagious to clients
b. has a physical handicap that limits work performance
c. is under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or both
d. is required to surrender to hospital authorities when discovered
C
A nurse who is impaired is habitually intemperate or is addicted to the use of alcohol or habit-forming drugs.
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