CRNE Exam Prep

Category - Professionalism

A registered nurse enters a private room and finds a co-nurse drinking a bottle of whiskey. Another bottle of whiskey is seen on top of the table. Which of the following is the first action of the registered nurse?
  1. Step out and lock the room.
  2. Call the facility’s security.
  3. Call the police.
  4. Call the nursing supervisor.
Explanation
Answer: D - The first action of the registered nurse is to call the nursing supervisor. The nursing supervisor will report the incident to board of nursing. Stepping out and locking the room is inappropriate and unsafe. Calling the security is only considered if the co-nurse is causing disturbance in the unit.
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