A nurse aide learns that a coworker has been sleeping during night shifts. What should the aide do?

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Report the concern to the nurse supervisor. Issues affecting patient safety should be reported to the appropriate supervisor. Sleeping on duty compromises patient care and is a legitimate concern. Ignoring it (A) fails to address a safety issue. Gossiping with peers (B) is unprofessional and ineffective. Confronting the coworker personally (D) may escalate the situation and is not the proper channel for reporting workplace concerns.