A nurse who has been abusing narcotics is in the nurse executive's office discussing the charges. The nurse executive is trying to convince the nurse to seek treatment for the abuse. Which statement should the nurse executive make?
A) "Health insurances generally pay 100 percent of treatment charges for medical professionals who are seeking help."
B) "If you go to treatment, the state board will never know you were abusing."
C) "Treatment is your best chance at returning to practice."
D) "We will be able to follow your progress through reports from your treatment team."

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This statement provides the nurse with a reason why seeking treatment is important - it is their best chance at returning to practice. It also shows empathy and support for the nurse's situation. While the other options may be true, they may not be the best choice to say to the nurse in this particular situation. A is true but may come across as unsympathetic, B is not necessarily true, and D may sound more like a threat than a supportive statement.

A Nurse Who Has Been Abusing Narcotics Is in the Nurse