The nurse counsels the patient in the late stage of dependence that recovery may not be possible without:
a. gaining insight into the addiction.
b. receiving treatment for substance abuse.
c. pledging to lead a completely different lifestyle.
d. seeking a nondrug-oriented support system.
B
Very few people in the late stage of dependence will recover without treatment.
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Directions: Convert the following time to international time
2:35 AM _________________
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