Problem
A nurse is caring for a client with an addiction to heroin who is in the first trimester pregnancy. The client tells the nurse that she wants to detox from the opioid. What is the best response of the nurse?
i. Detoxification from heroin is not life threatening but is uncomfortable. You can actually detox.
ii. Withdrawal from drugsnis not recommended while pregnant. You can be treated at a program that provides methadone maintenance.
iii. It is good that you want to get out of the drug before your delivery. You can be given medication to withdraw from the opioid at home.
iv. It is good that you want to get out of the drug before your delivery. The hospital program can provide a detoxification protocol for withdrawal.