A nurse is concerned that a colleague may be working while impaired by alcohol. No patient has yet been harmed. What should the nurse do?
Correct answer: B. Raise the concern immediately with the appropriate senior person
- A. Wait until a medication error occurs
- B. Raise the concern immediately with the appropriate senior person
- C. Post a warning about the colleague on social media
- D. Ask patients whether they have noticed unusual behaviour
Explanation
The NMC Code requires nurses to act without delay when patient safety or the public may be at risk. The concern should be reported through the appropriate managerial or safeguarding route, using factual information. Waiting or discussing it publicly could expose patients and the colleague to further harm.
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