Asked by Jessica Stewart on May 07, 2024

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The nurse manager suspects that a staff nurse is taking narcotics from the care area.If reported,of what will this staff nurse be accused?

A) Libel
B) Felony
C) Battery
D) Misdemeanor

Narcotics

Drugs that relieve pain and often induce sleep, potentially leading to dependency or abuse; also known as opioids.

Felony

A serious crime, typically one involving violence, and is more severe than a misdemeanor, leading to higher punishment.

Misdemeanor

A type of criminal offense that is less serious than a felony, usually punishable by a fine, probation, or short-term incarceration.

  • Present an understanding of the repercussions of nursing activities on the safety of patients and legal issues.
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Kayla MiddletonMay 12, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
If a nurse is suspected of taking narcotics from the care area, they could potentially face charges of felony drug theft. Libel refers to defamatory written statements, battery refers to physical harm inflicted on another person, and misdemeanor refers to a less serious criminal offense. None of these apply to the scenario presented.