A nurse worked at a hospital for several months, resigned, and then took a position at another hospital. In the new position, the nurse often volunteers to be the medication nurse. After several serious medication errors, an investigation reveals that the nurse was diverting patient narcotics for self-use. What early indicator of the nurse's drug use was evident?
A) Accepting responsibility for medication errors.
B) Seeking to be assigned as a medication nurse.
C) Frequent complaints of physical pain.
D) High sociability with peers.

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The nurse intent on diverting drugs for personal use often attempts to isolate him- or herself from peers rather than being sociable. The person seeks access to medications, which is a component of drug seeking behavior. Usually, the person will blame errors on others rather than accepting responsibility.

A Nurse Worked at a Hospital for Several Months, Resigned