- Ignore it, as it's the colleague's personal problem.
- Report the colleague's fatigue and potential impairment to the charge nurse or supervisor for intervention and support.
- Tell the colleague to drink more coffee.
- Cover for the colleague during their errors.
A nurse observes a colleague demonstrating signs of severe fatigue and burnout, making them prone to errors. The colleague refuses to take breaks or seek help. What is the ethical duty of the observing nurse?
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