A corrections nurse discovers that a colleague has been falsifying medication administration records. What is the nurse's primary ethical and legal obligation?
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A
Warn the colleague privately and give them a chance to self-report
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B
Report the misconduct through appropriate channels such as a supervisor or compliance officer
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C
Document personal observations and wait to see if the behavior continues
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D
Confront the colleague publicly during shift handoff to deter future misconduct