The client says to the nurse, "My doctor said my drug is a controlled substance; am I considered an addict?" What is the best response by the nurse?
1. "Are you concerned about becoming an addict? We can discuss this in more detail if you would like to."
2. "You are not an addict; the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) restricts the use of drugs with a high potential for abuse."
3. "Why do you ask about becoming an addict? Not many of our clients have asked this question."
4. "You are not an addict, but the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will monitor you for this."
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Rationale 1: It is premature at this time to ask the client if he is concerned about addiction; there is no information to support an addiction.
Rationale 2: Drugs that have a high potential for addiction are considered controlled substances.
Rationale 3: "Why" questions are considered non-therapeutic because they put the client on the defensive.
Rationale 4: The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) does not monitor clients for addiction when they receive controlled substances.
Global Rationale: Drugs that have a high potential for addiction are considered controlled substances. The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) does not monitor clients for addiction when they receive controlled substances. It is premature at this time to ask the client if he is concerned about addiction; there is no information to support an addiction. "Why" questions are considered non-therapeutic because they put the client on the defensive.
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