Week 7 discussion
Discussion Part One
As an Advanced Practice Nurse, you will care for patients
who are at risk for opioid abuse or addiction.
Please research and present the incidence of opioid abuse specific to
your geographic area and provide evidence of risk, relative risk, and odds
ratio in relation to opioid abuse, and if specific risks have been identified
for a specific population(s).
Discussion Part Two
Please identify one local prevention or screening program
tied specifically to opioid abuse / addiction and provide a brief overview of
the purpose, program, and ongoing surveillance or evaluation of success.
Discussion Part Three
Please provide a summary of the case or information you have
discussed this week and how you will incorporate these findings in your
practice as an APRN.
