A nurse observes a coworker who seems drowsy and disoriented while administering medications. The coworker drops a vial and is unable to provide a clear explanation about the dosage administered to a patient a few minutes earlier. What is the BEST action for the nurse to take in this situation?
Continue observing the coworker to determine if their behavior changes.
Monitor the situation and take appropriate action based on patient feedback.
Confront the coworker privately and ask if they are feeling unwell.
The correct action is to report the concern to the supervisor. This ensures an official process is initiated to investigate and address potential impairment, which is critical to maintaining patient safety. Confronting the coworker privately might delay necessary intervention and does not address the immediate safety risks. Continuing to observe or relying on patient feedback fails to take proactive measures to prevent harm, leaving patients vulnerable to potential mistakes or unsafe practices.
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