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penguins

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The nurse suspects that a coworker is impaired at work. What is this nurse's priority action?
 
  1. Closely observe the coworker to gain evidence of impairment.
  2. Plan to work with the person as a team to provide care.
  3. Report the suspicion to the appropriate supervisor.
  4. Confront the coworker with the suspicion.

Question 2

When an impaired nurse provides care, the primary concern should be for which victim?
 
  1. The client
  2. The nurse's colleagues
  3. The impaired nurse
  4. The healthcare facility where the nurse works



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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 3

In this case, the priority is to report the suspicion to the supervisor so that appropriate action can be taken. Confronting the coworker is the responsibility of the supervisor, not the nurse. Just observing the coworker or planning to provide care as a team may allow injury to a client or involve the nurse in unsafe actions.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1

All of the options reflect groups that are in danger or are harmed when the nurse is impaired. The primary concern is for the client, as the client is the most vulnerable of the groups listed.



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