A patient who is HIV-seropositive continues to use heroin on a daily basis but has agreed that his behavior endangers others and promises not to share needles.What can the nurse give as a realistic estimate for success in attaining this outcome?

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Despite the patient's good intentions not to share needles,he may not care who uses his needle when the heroin takes effect.The other options are unrealistically optimistic.High-risk behaviors are difficult to change.They are hard to discuss and harder still to achieve when they are drug-related,because substance use alters judgment.

A Patient Who Is HIV-Seropositive Continues to Use Heroin on a Daily