A manager has documentation to suspect substance abuse by a nurse. The manager meets with the human resources (HR) director to determine which course of action should be taken to abide by the organization's policies. Which statement by the HR director is appropriate?
A) "We should meet with the nurse and offer access to the employee assistance program."
B) "We should confront the employee and discuss involuntary or voluntary termination of employment."
C) "You need to meet with this nurse and confront these behaviors."
D) "We need to set up a counseling session with a psychologist and this nurse."

Question

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1. Most healthcare organizations offer substance abuse programs for employees.
2. Termination of employment is typically the last resort.
3. Meeting with the employee should be to offer help, not to confront.
4. The manager and HR director should offer the employee assistance program (EAP) but not schedule appointments for the employee without consent.

A Manager Has Documentation to Suspect Substance Abuse by a Nurse