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A health professional colleague is suspected of having a substance abuse problem because of the person's frequent absenteeism, mood swings when at work, diminished alertness, and poor patient care.
 
  Which action(s) will the nurse take? (Select all that apply.)
  a. Confront the individual.
  b. Document specific examples of inappropriate actions.
  c. Avoid assigning this individual to patients with narcotic medication orders or high acuities.
  d. Notify law enforcement of the suspicions.
  e. Submit a confidential report to an appropriate supervisor.

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