Which reasons make it necessary for the nurse to examine his or her beliefs and attitudes about substance abuse? Select all that apply.

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The nurse must examine his or her beliefs and attitudes about substance abuse. A history of substance abuse in the nurse's family can strongly influence his or her interaction with clients. The nurse may be overly harsh and critical. Conversely, the nurse may unknowingly act out old family roles and engage in enabling behavior. Examining one's own substance use or use by close friends and family may be difficult and unpleasant but is necessary if the nurse is to have therapeutic relationships with clients. The nurse also might have different attitudes about various substances of abuse. Health-care professionals also have higher rates of alcoholism than the general population. With the pervasive nature of substance abuse nationally, odds are great that nurses and other health professionals have been affected by substance abuse in their lives.

Which Reasons Make It Necessary for the Nurse to Examine