Author Question: A nurse with a history of narcotic abuse became unconscious in the locker room after overdosing. ... (Read 22 times)

sheilaspns · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

A nurse with a history of narcotic abuse became unconscious in the locker room after overdosing. After stabilization, the nurse was transferred to the inpatient psychiatric unit. Which action by nursing staff may be enabling?

a. Empathizing when the nurse discusses fears of disciplinary action by the state board of nursing.
b. Pointing out that work problems are the result, not the cause, of substance abuse.
c. Conveying understanding that pressures associated with nursing practice cause substance abuse.
d. Providing health teaching about stress management.

Question 2

An attractive nurse worked at a community hospital for several months, resigned, then took a position at another hospital. In the new position, the nurse volunteered to be the medication nurse.

Several serious medication errors occurred in rapid succession. Investigation uncovered that the nurse was allowed to resign from the community hospital after diverting patient narcotics for own use. The nurse manager retrospectively identified which early indicator of the nurse's drug use? The nurse: a. sought to be assigned as medication nurse.
b. cooperated with the investigation.
c. presented a neat appearance.
d. was sociable with peers.

jxjsniuniu · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
Enabling denies the seriousness of the patient's problem or supports the patient as he or she shifts responsibility from self to circumstances. The other options are therapeutic and appropriate.

Answer to Question 2

A
The nurse intent on diverting drugs for personal use usually attempts to isolate self from peers and may manipulate others to gain access to medications. Appearance often deteriorates, and errors are blamed on others.