Nina the New Nurse finds herself in a predicament not covered in nursing school. A coworker, another RN, was late for work. When the nurse arrived to the unit, she appeared disheveled and unsteady on her feet. As Nina the New Nurse gives the nurse a short report of her clients, she smells a strong scent of breath mints. Nina the New Nurse is certain the nurse is intoxicated; however, she is not certain what she should do. Nina the New Nurse feels concerned about the safety of the nurse’s clients. However, she feels a bit intimidated; what if her suspicions are wrong? Which one or more of the following actions should Nina the New Nurse take?
