After discovering discrepancies and missing controlled substances, the nursing supervisor determines that a valued, experienced staff nurse is responsible. Which actions should the nursing supervisor take? (Select all that apply.)
A) Refer the nurse to a peer assistance program.
B) Confront the nurse in the presence of a witness.
C) Immediately terminate the nurse's employment.
D) Relieve the nurse of responsibilities for patient care.
E) Require the nurse to undergo immediate drug testing.

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Registered nurses may have personal substance use problems. The nursing supervisor should provide for safe patient care by relieving the nurse of responsibility for patient care. For those nurses experiencing addictions, there are nonpunitive alternatives to discipline programs in the form of peer assistance. Many state boards of nursing have developed an alternative to discipline program to help impaired nurses. Terminating the nurse's employment and confronting the nurse in the presence of a witness are punitive actions. The peer assistance program will manage drug testing.

After Discovering Discrepancies and Missing Controlled Substances, the Nursing Supervisor