Practice Question
A nurse manager is presenting an in-service about indications of possible substance use disorder among nursing staff. Which of the following examples should the nurse manager include?
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Correct Answer:
Having assigned clients who report feeling increased sedation or fatigue
Rationale:
💊 Clients who report unexpected sedation or fatigue may be experiencing the effects of diverted or tampered medications, indicating that the nurse might be misusing narcotics or sedatives. This is a key warning sign of substance use disorder (SUD) among healthcare staff.
💊 Nurses with SUD may divert controlled substances for personal use by giving clients smaller doses, substituting medications, or falsifying documentation. These actions result in inadequate symptom control or unusual client reactions.
💊 Other red flags include frequent medication errors, discrepancies in narcotic counts, and volunteering to administer pain medications more often than others.
💊 Recognizing and reporting these indicators promptly is vital for patient safety and for providing the nurse involved with early intervention and support.
💊 The nurse manager should educate staff on ethical responsibilities and the importance of maintaining accountability in medication administration.
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This question is from RN Concept Based Level Assessment 4 which contains 140 questions.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN Concept-Based Assessment Level Exam(s)
- Answer Choices: 4