4. You notice a change in a coworker's behaviors. They are showing mood swings, at times slurred speech, and are not taking care of their appearance as they pnce did. When working with this registered nurse, you observe pain medication has been signed out and documented correctly, but patients are constantly complaining their pain medication is not working. You suspect poor patient care is being delivered. There are 10 hours left in your shift with your coworker. What is your ethical obligation to your colleagues and patients?

4. You notice a change in a coworker's behaviors. They are showing mood swings, at times slurred speech, and are not taking care of their appearance as they pnce did. When working with this registered nurse, you observe pain medication has been signed out and documented correctly, but patients are constantly complaining their pain medication is not working. You suspect poor patient care is being delivered. There are 10 hours left in your shift with your coworker. What is your ethical obligation to your colleagues and patients?

Comprehensive Medical Assisting: Administrative and Clinical Competencies (MindTap Course List)

6th Edition

ISBN:9781305964792

Author:Wilburta Q. Lindh, Carol D. Tamparo, Barbara M. Dahl, Julie Morris, Cindy Correa

Publisher:Wilburta Q. Lindh, Carol D. Tamparo, Barbara M. Dahl, Julie Morris, Cindy Correa

Chapter7: Ethical Considerations

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