Which assignment would be in the best interest of a nurse reentering practice following treatment for abuse of mood-altering drugs?
A) Place the nurse on a different unit and allow the administration of all drugs.
B) Reassign the nurse for a period of time to a unit where no mood-altering drugs are given.
C) Retain the nurse on the original unit and allow the administration of mood-altering drugs.
D) Return the nurse to the original unit at a less stressful time, such as night shift.

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Reassigning the nurse to a unit where no mood-altering drugs are given would be the best option to ensure the safety of the nurse and the patients. It would also provide an opportunity for the nurse to focus on their recovery without the added stress and temptation of working with those drugs. Once the nurse has demonstrated stability and fitness for gradually returning to the administering of drugs, then a reevaluation can be made.

Which Assignment Would Be in the Best Interest of a Nurse