When explaining the methadone maintenance approach to managing the heroin-dependent client, the nurse explains to the client's family that:
a. by stopping heroin use, the client will not engage in criminal activity to support a heroin habit.
b. methadone maintenance will prevent withdrawal symptoms, allowing the client minimal discomfort when heroin use is stopped.
c. the methadone maintenance will allow the client to slowly taper off the heroine over a period of months and then the client will have a lifestyle closer to normal.
d. methadone is used because it is not addicting.
ANS: B
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A Incorrect: This statement assumes that the heroine is the only reason for criminal behavior.
B Correct: The is the primary premise for using the methadone maintenance.
C Incorrect: This is not the rationale for the methadone maintenance.
D Incorrect: Methadone is an opiate and can cause physical and emotional dependence.
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