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CCNS Certified Clinical Nurse Specialist

Category - Pediatrics

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A nurse notices that her colleague is taking frequent breaks, having inaccurate drug counts, and working extra shifts. The nurse would suspect:
  1. The colleague is abusing a substance
  2. The colleague is a victim of domestic violence
  3. The colleague is trying to get out of work
  4. The colleague has a personality disorder
Explanation
Answer - A - The nurse would suspect the colleague is abusing a substance. The above mentioned findings are indicative that the nurse’s colleague is abusing a substance. The nurse may volunteer for extra shifts in an effort to obtain drugs. Other indicators include irritability, absenteeism, and deteriorating appearance.
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