10th June 2022

You are working in A&E. You go into the treatment room to find some equipment

You are working in A&E. You go into the treatment room to find some equipment, and one of the nurses is in the midst of taking some tablets. You ask if they are okay, and they respond that they “have a headache and are taking some codeine”. The open packet in her hand is the same as the hospital supply, and the drug cupboard is open.

Which of the following is the most appropriate course of action?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.