A colleague arrives at work smelling of alcohol and slurring her speech. What should the nurse's action be?
A. Inform his supervisor and reassign patients
B. Have her lie down for a couple of hours so that she is fit to care for patients
C. Inform the police and have her escorted from the building
D. Ignore the issue, and offer to administer her medications during the shift
Answer: A. Most provincial statutes state that professionals have a duty to report if a colleague is practising under the influence of drugs and alcohol. In addition, nurses have a duty to protect their patients from harm.
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