Management of CareQuestion 165 of 2368
A nurse notices that a coworker has slurred speech and often wastes opioids alone. What is the nurse's responsibility?
- Report the suspected concern
- Wait for definite proof
- Cover the coworker's assignments
- Speak with the coworker only
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Correct answer: Report the suspected concern
Nurses have the responsibility and means to report suspected or actual impaired practice and drug diversion.
Source: Nursing Fundamentals, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2024), Comfort: Pain Management and the Opioid Crisis. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Management of Care"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026