The nurse is trying to reassure a patient who is concerned about receiving addictive drugs. What percentage of patients become addicted to analgesics?
a. Less than 0.1%
b. Less than 1%
c. Less than 5%
d. Less than 6%
ANS: B
Research findings suggest that less than 1% of patients receiving analgesics become addicted.
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