The nurse counsels the patient in the late stage of dependence that recovery may not be possible without:
a. gaining insight into the addiction.
b. receiving treatment for substance abuse.
c. pledging to lead a completely different lifestyle.
d. seeking a nondrug-oriented support system.
Question 2
Important considerations are to be followed when administering medications to prevent errors. Shortcuts should not be taken, and principles should be adhered to. One of these principles is:
a. placing an unlabeled syringe on the medication cart.
b. following the six rights of medication administration.
c. leaving a medication with the patient only when family is there.
d. always charting medications before the end of shift.
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