A nurse is preparing to provide education on the use of heroin. Which information should the nurse include?Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply.
A. Heroin is an opioid drug.
B. Heroin is a narcotic drug.
C. Heroin causes CNS agitation.
D. Heroin is the same drug as morphine.
E. Heroin is not as dangerous as oxycodone.
Answer:
A. Heroin is an opioid drug.
B. Heroin is a narcotic drug.
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