Asked by Briannagh Smith on Jul 03, 2024
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A nurse worked at a hospital for several months, resigned, and then took a position at another hospital. In the new position, the nurse often volunteers to be the medication nurse. After several serious medication errors, an investigation reveals that the nurse was diverting patient narcotics for self-use. What early indicator of the nurse's drug use was evident?
A) Accepting responsibility for medication errors.
B) Seeking to be assigned as a medication nurse.
C) Frequent complaints of physical pain.
D) High sociability with peers.
Diverting Narcotics
The unauthorized redirection of narcotic drugs from their intended medical purpose towards illicit use or distribution.
Medication Errors
Mistakes in prescribing, dispensing, or administering medication that lead to, or have the potential to lead to, harm to a patient.
Medication Nurse
A nursing specialty focused on the administration of medications and monitoring their effects on patients.
- Identify early indicators of substance abuse in healthcare professionals.
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Learning Objectives
- Identify early indicators of substance abuse in healthcare professionals.
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