Which Statement Made by a Nursing Educator Best Explains Why

question 30

Multiple Choice

Which statement made by a nursing educator best explains why it is important for nurses to determine a patient's medical history and recent drug use?

• A) "Health care providers have a responsibility to prevent drug seekers from gaining access to drugs."
• B) "This information is useful in determining what type of pain interventions will most likely be effective in providing pain relief."
• C) "Some recreational drugs have pharmaceutical counterparts that may be more effective in managing pain."
• D) "Getting this information gives the nurse an opportunity to provide patient teaching about drug abstinence."