If a nurse is caught confiscating pain medication for personal use, which procedure must be followed?
a. The nurse should be given a second chance.
b. The state nursing organization must be notified.
c. The state board of nursing must be contacted.
d. The nurse must be fired.
C
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A This does not apply.
B This does not apply.
C The SBON must be notified of this infraction, and the nurse will be given a leave of absence until after the investigation is complete.
D This does not apply.
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