Question

a nurse is assisting with a presentation for other nurses about the opioid epidemic. which of the following is a strategy promoted by the u.s. health and human services to address this epidemic? continue to evaluate to determine if the use of opioids improves on its own. educate nurses and other health care personnel about naloxone. keep the issue private to avoid embarrassment. reduce efforts to explore alternative pain management practices until the opioid crisis is over.

Explanation:

To address the opioid epidemic, the U.S. Health and Human Services promotes strategies like educating healthcare personnel (including nurses) about naloxone (a medication to reverse opioid overdoses). The other options are incorrect: waiting for opioid use to improve on its own is passive, keeping the issue private ignores the need for awareness, and reducing efforts to explore alternative pain management is counterproductive.

Answer:

B. Educate nurses and other health care personnel about naloxone.