If there is concern about a nurse's mental capacity to practise, which of the following actions can a regulatory body take?

If there is concern about a nurse's mental capacity to practise, which of the following actions can a regulatory body take?



A. Conduct informal interviews with the nurse's colleagues
B. None
C. Suspend the nurse's licence, pending her agreement to an examination
D. Access the nurse's medical records


Answer: C. In order to fulfill the role of protection of the public, the regulatory body must verify the ability of the nurse to safely practise if sufficient evidence has been presented to suggest otherwise.


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