The nurse leader believes that there may be a nurse on a medical-surgical unit who is redirecting a patient's pain medication for individual use.The nurse knows that this can lead to what situation on the nursing unit?

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If a nurse is redirecting a patient's pain medication for their individual use, it can lead to an increased risk of patient safety issues including untreated pain, drug diversion resulting in incorrect medication administration, and potential harm to patients. It may also lead to legal ramifications and damage to the nursing profession's integrity. Options A, B, and C are not relevant or beneficial in this situation.

The Nurse Leader Believes That There May Be a Nurse