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9.6.4: What Should the Nurse Do?

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    What Should the Nurse Do?

    Ms. Garcia is a 45-year-old female who has been struggling with housing insecurity and substance use disorder. She has been experiencing housing insecurity for several months, and her addiction to opioids has been worsening. Ms. Garcia has been coming to the clinic regularly for treatment of her substance use disorder, but she has not been able to find stable housing. During her most recent visit to the clinic, the nurse is tasked with assessing her risk for harm related to her unstable living situation. The nurse begins by conducting a thorough assessment of Ms. Garcia’s health status and current living situation.
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    What questions should the nurse ask Ms. Garcia to determine any individual risks she may have?
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    From the case scenario, what is the most pressing concern for Ms. Garcia?

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