Nurses must be cautious to avoid temptations to abuse drugs that are readily available in health-care settings. What percentage of nurses in the United States are chemically dependent at some point in their lives?
a. 0% to 5%
b. 5% to 20%
c. 25% to 35%
d. 49% to 50%
ANS: B
Studies indicate that anywhere from 5% to 20% of nurses in the United States will be chemically impaired at some point in their lifetime.
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