The client says to the nurse, "I wonder if I am considered a drug addict. I went to pick up my medication from the drug store and the pharmacist told me that the drug was a controlled substance." What does that mean? Which response by the nurse is the most accurate?

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A controlled substance is a drug that has the potential for abuse and is therefore regulated by the government. The pharmacist is required to inform the patient when their medication is considered a controlled substance. Choice A is inaccurate and could cause unnecessary fear in the client. Choice B is partially correct but does not fully explain the meaning of a controlled substance. Choice D does not address the client's concern and may not be helpful in providing information.

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