The client is very frustrated that pseudoephedrine is no longer stocked on pharmacy shelves. The client does not like to go the pharmacy counter to obtain the drug. What is the best response by the nurse?
1. "This is frustrating, but hopefully it will decrease the amount of methamphetamine being produced."
2. "This is frustrating, but hopefully it will decrease the amount of inhaled heroin being produced."
3. "This is frustrating, but hopefully it will decrease the amount of methylphenidate being produced."
4. "This is frustrating, but hopefully it will decrease the amount of crack cocaine being produced."
Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: Pseudoephedrine (Sudafed) is a major ingredient in the production of methamphetamine.
Rationale 2: Pseudoephedrine (Sudafed) is a major ingredient in the production of methamphetamine, not heroin.
Rationale 3: Pseudoephedrine (Sudafed) is a major ingredient in the production of methamphetamine, not methylphenidate.
Rationale 4: Pseudoephedrine (Sudafed) is a major ingredient in the production of methamphetamine, not crack cocaine.
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