RN Exam Practice
Health Promotion and MaintenanceQuestion 436 of 2368

A client is being discharged with a prescription for an opioid. Which teaching should the nurse include to reduce the risk of drug diversion?

  1. Dispose of unused controlled substances properly, such as at a collection receptacle
  2. Keep leftover tablets in the home for family members who may need them later
  3. Store leftover tablets in an unlocked bathroom cabinet where they are easy to find
  4. Save any leftover tablets in the kitchen drawer for use when the pain returns
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Correct answer: Dispose of unused controlled substances properly, such as at a collection receptacle

Nurses should teach clients how to dispose of controlled substances so that others do not misuse them.

Source: Nursing Pharmacology, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2023), Legal/Ethical: Drug Disposal Act. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Health Promotion and Maintenance"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026