A Mother Who Has a History of Chronic Heroin Use

question 7

Multiple Choice

A mother who has a history of chronic heroin use has lost custody of her children due to abuse and neglect.She has been admitted to an inpatient drug rehabilitation program.Which client statement should a nurse associate with a positive prognosis for this client?

• A) "I'm not going to use heroin ever again. I know I've got the willpower to do it this time."
• B) "I cannot control my use of heroin. It's stronger than I am."
• C) "I'm going to get all my children back. They need their mother."
• D) "Once I deal with my childhood physical abuse, recovery should be easy."

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