The Nurse Is Caring for a Pregnant Client with a Positive

The nurse is caring for a pregnant client with a positive urine drug screen.  When questioned about substance abuse, the client begins to throw objects at the nurse and yells, "I'm leaving this hospital right now before you call the police on me!"  What is the best response by the nurse?

A) "If you leave without receiving treatment, you and your baby will be in danger."
B) "If you stay and continue to receive treatment, no one will call the police."
C) "You have the right to refuse treatment and can leave after you fill out a form."
D) "You should stay.  You and I both have the same goal: to keep you and your baby safe."

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