A nurse admits to diverting narcotic drugs while working. The manager says, "All nurses who admit diverting narcotics have to be reported to the state board of nursing." How should the nurse interpret this statement?
A) As true, because any nurse who admits diversion must be reported to the state's board of nursing
B) As false, because in some states reporting depends on other factors
C) As beneficial, because the state board of nursing will help the nurse find a substance abuse program
D) As career ending, because the state board of nursing is required to suspend the license of any nurse who admits to diverting drugs

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1. This is not universally true.
2. In some states, if the nurse completes a substance abuse program, reporting is not done.
3. This is true in some but not all states.
4. This is not a true statement.

A Nurse Admits to Diverting Narcotic Drugs While Working