A nurse-manager discovered that a nurse was retrieving narcotics from sharps containers and has been abusing these medications for several months. When addressing this behavior and assisting the nurse, what factor should the manager prioritize?

A. Ulcerative colitis can lead to iron deficiency anemia due to chronic inflammation, intestinal bleeding, and malabsorption of nutrients. The disease often affects the colon, which can result in blood loss and inadequate iron absorption.
B. A diet high in prepackaged and processed foods is often low in essential nutrients, including iron. These foods may lack whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and other sources of dietary iron, increasing the risk of iron deficiency anemia.
C. Treatment for gastrointestinal cancer, such as surgery or chemotherapy, can lead to changes in absorption and increased risk of bleeding. This history can significantly elevate the risk for developing iron deficiency anemia due to potential blood loss and malabsorption issues.
D. Gastric bypass surgery can lead to iron deficiency anemia due to reduced stomach size and changes in the gastrointestinal tract that impair nutrient absorption. Patients often need to supplement their diet with iron and other vitamins after surgery.
E. Eating red meat daily is generally associated with an adequate intake of heme iron, which is more easily absorbed by the body compared to non-heme iron found in plant sources. While it's important to consider overall dietary patterns, this particular factor does not typically pose a risk for iron deficiency anemia.

A. While the attorney may argue that the injury was preventable, this statement alone does not establish negligence. It lacks specific evidence or expert testimony to support the claim. Legal arguments must be substantiated by facts, not just assertions from an attorney.
B. This option describes a key component in establishing the standard of care in negligence cases. Testimony from another nurse about the actions of a "reasonable, prudent nurse" provides a benchmark against which the accused nurse’s actions will be measured. This type of testimony is often considered credible and is vital in determining whether the nurse acted within the accepted standards of practice.
C. While a provider’s testimony may influence the case, it is not definitive in establishing negligence. A provider may not be the appropriate expert to determine nursing standards and practices. Their perspective may be biased and does not constitute the standard of care expected of a nurse.
D. Expert testimony is indeed important in negligence cases, and an expert nurse can provide valuable insight into proper nursing practices. However, this option does not fully capture the essence of establishing negligence as clearly as option B, which specifically mentions the standard of a “reasonable, prudent nurse.”