The nurse is receiving report on a patient who will be transferred to the inpatient substance abuse treatment facility to be treated for heroin addiction. Prior to the patient's admission, what must occur?
1. The patient must be at least 48 hours from last use of substances of dependence.
2. The patient must be completely detoxified from substances of use and dependence.
3. The patient must sign an advance directive.
4. The patient must sign a nurse-patient contract.
Answer: 2
Explanation: Prior to the patient's admission to an inpatient substance abuse treatment facility, the patient must be completely detoxified from substances of use and dependence. The patient does not need to sign an advance directive or a nurse-patient contract prior to admission to the inpatient treatment facility.
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