A Mother Who Has a History of Chronic Heroin Use

question 13

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 substance-abuse 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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