Author Question: The nurse manager suspects that a nurse is experiencing role strain and is at risk for developing ... (Read 161 times)

james · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

The nurse manager suspects that a nurse is experiencing role strain and is at risk for developing substance abuse. What did the manager observe to come to this conclusion about the nurse?

Select all that apply.
1. frequently late to work
2. incomplete charting
3. errors in patient care judgment
4. erratic behavior
5. mood swings

Question 2

A nurse has been convicted of driving while under the influence. What regulatory body will determine the status of the nurse's license?

1. state board of nursing
2. employee assistance program
3. state court system
4. American Nurses Association

mk6555 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1, 2, 3, 4

Warning signs of role strain that could indicate substance abuse include frequent tardiness or absenteeism, especially before and after scheduled days off, haphazard, shoddy charting, patient care judgment errors, and unorganized, erratic behavior. Mood swings are a characteristic of depression.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1

The nurse has been convicted, so the state board in his or her state will investigate and take action including censure, probation, or suspension of the nursing license. An employee assistance program may be involved but will not investigate the conviction. With the conviction, the court system has taken action and would be in the county, not the state. The American Nurses Association will not be involved.