CCNS Certified Clinical Nurse Specialist

Answer - A - Nurse Janina should call the nurse supervisor immediately before the co-worker pours and administers the medications. The patient’s safety is the major concern in this situation. According to the International Council of Nurses’ Code for Nurses: “The nurse [should] take appropriate action to safeguard the individual when his or her care is endangered by a co-worker or any other person.” In this case, talking with the head nurse immediately would be the best way to safeguard the patient’s safety. The nurse isn’t necessarily an addict; she may be abusing a prescription medication.