A community health nurse is preparing education on opioid use in the community. Which topic will the nurse focus on as a priority in the education session?
1. Seizure precautions
2. Risk for long-term vision problems
3. Dangers of overdose
4. Signs of withdrawal
Answer: 3
Explanation: Death from overdose is a priority concern of opioid use. Seizures are not associated with opioid use. The nurse will not focus the education on signs of withdrawal but, rather, on the dangers of overdose. Opioid use is not linked to long-term vision problems.
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