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SAVANNAHHOOPER23

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The nurse working with clients who have a history of substance abuse understands that a major reason that they are not readily identified and do not seek help from health professionals is:
 
  1. fear that they will be subject to legal charges.
  2. fear that family members will reject them.
  3. fear of health interventions against their will.
  4. denial that they have a problem.

Question 2

In obtaining a teenage client's history, what should the nurse consider as an early indicator of substance abuse?
 
  1. An increasing tolerance for alcohol
  2. Drinking beer with friends after a football game
  3. A desire to stop drinking
  4. Six absences from school in 1 year


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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: 4

1. Fears also might contribute to their avoidance, but they are not the main reason.
2. Fears also might contribute to their avoidance, but they are not the main reason.
3. Fears also might contribute to their avoidance, but they are not the main reason.
4. Denial is a common coping mechanism used by people with substance abuse.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: 1

1. An increased tolerance indicates a maladaptive pattern and can progress to substance dependency.
2. Drinking with friends is not a positive sign, but is typical teenage behavior and would not be the best indicator of an abuse problem.
3. A desire to stop is positive.
4. Absences from school can be attributed to any of many reasons.


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