A nurse working in the emergency department (ED)notes that a healthcare provider smells strongly of alcohol and appears confused. Which action by the nurse is appropriate?
A)Contact the charge nurse to report the problem.
B)Tell the healthcare provider to seek alcohol rehabilitation.
C)Report the healthcare provider to the hospital CEO.
D)Report the healthcare provider to the state licensing board.

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A)In a hospital, problems like this one are usually first reported to the charge nurse, then to the unit manager. If the problem is still not resolved, the nurse may approach someone in middle or upper management. Making suggestions to the healthcare provider about rehabilitation does not address the nurse's responsibility to clients and the organization. The nurse should address the problem through the chain of command within the hospital.
B)In a hospital, problems like this one are usually first reported to the charge nurse, then to the unit manager. If the problem is still not resolved, the nurse may approach someone in middle or upper management. Making suggestions to the healthcare provider about rehabilitation does not address the nurse's responsibility to clients and the organization. The nurse should address the problem through the chain of command within the hospital.
C)In a hospital, problems like this one are usually first reported to the charge nurse, then to the unit manager. If the problem is still not resolved, the nurse may approach someone in middle or upper management. Making suggestions to the healthcare provider about rehabilitation does not address the nurse's responsibility to clients and the organization. The nurse should address the problem through the chain of command within the hospital.
D)In a hospital, problems like this one are usually first reported to the charge nurse, then to the unit manager. If the problem is still not resolved, the nurse may approach someone in middle or upper management. Making suggestions to the healthcare provider about rehabilitation does not address the nurse's responsibility to clients and the organization. The nurse should address the problem through the chain of command within the hospital.

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