As part of the treatment plan, the health care provider has prescribed methadone for a client who is addicted to morphine. Which of the following statements made by the client regarding methadone...

As part of the treatment plan, the health care provider has prescribed methadone for a client who is addicted to morphine. Which of the following statements made by the client regarding methadone indicates that further teaching is needed by the nurse?

1. “The daily dose is gradually reduced over a period of 1 to 2 weeks.”

2. “Routine and random urine testing is usually done to ensure no other drug use.”

3. “Methadone is given and the dose adjusted to keep withdrawal symptoms under control.”

4. “Counseling with the detoxification helps the client learn new methods of coping with stress.”