A nurse suspects another healthcare provider is under the influence of alcohol at work. Which actions by the nurse are correct? Select all that apply.

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A)A nurse who suspects a colleague of engaging in illegal, immoral, or unethical conduct and fails to act is in direct violation of the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses. Nurses have a legal responsibility to report any professional whom they suspect of engaging in illegal, immoral, or unethical activities. Although an impaired healthcare provider may view this intervention as an invasion of privacy, such prompt action will safeguard the client from harm, at the same time offering the impaired healthcare provider a chance at recovery. Impairment of a coworker or team member is the most common situation encountered by healthcare professionals. Nurses should follow guidelines set forth by the board of nursing for the state in which they work.
B)A nurse who suspects a colleague of engaging in illegal, immoral, or unethical conduct and fails to act is in direct violation of the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses. Nurses have a legal responsibility to report any professional whom they suspect of engaging in illegal, immoral, or unethical activities. Although an impaired healthcare provider may view this intervention as an invasion of privacy, such prompt action will safeguard the client from harm, at the same time offering the impaired healthcare provider a chance at recovery. Impairment of a coworker or team member is the most common situation encountered by healthcare professionals. Nurses should follow guidelines set forth by the board of nursing for the state in which they work.
C)A nurse who suspects a colleague of engaging in illegal, immoral, or unethical conduct and fails to act is in direct violation of the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses. Nurses have a legal responsibility to report any professional whom they suspect of engaging in illegal, immoral, or unethical activities. Although an impaired healthcare provider may view this intervention as an invasion of privacy, such prompt action will safeguard the client from harm, at the same time offering the impaired healthcare provider a chance at recovery. Impairment of a coworker or team member is the most common situation encountered by healthcare professionals. Nurses should follow guidelines set forth by the board of nursing for the state in which they work.
D)A nurse who suspects a colleague of engaging in illegal, immoral, or unethical conduct and fails to act is in direct violation of the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses. Nurses have a legal responsibility to report any professional whom they suspect of engaging in illegal, immoral, or unethical activities. Although an impaired healthcare provider may view this intervention as an invasion of privacy, such prompt action will safeguard the client from harm, at the same time offering the impaired healthcare provider a chance at recovery. Impairment of a coworker or team member is the most common situation encountered by healthcare professionals. Nurses should follow guidelines set forth by the board of nursing for the state in which they work.
E)A nurse who suspects a colleague of engaging in illegal, immoral, or unethical conduct and fails to act is in direct violation of the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses. Nurses have a legal responsibility to report any professional whom they suspect of engaging in illegal, immoral, or unethical activities. Although an impaired healthcare provider may view this intervention as an invasion of privacy, such prompt action will safeguard the client from harm, at the same time offering the impaired healthcare provider a chance at recovery. Impairment of a coworker or team member is the most common situation encountered by healthcare professionals. Nurses should follow guidelines set forth by the board of nursing for the state in which they work.

A Nurse Suspects Another Healthcare Provider Is Under the Influence