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jace

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on: Jul 8, 2018
A woman has just delivered a baby and is lamenting that the baby's father is not with her. She shares with you that he became involved with drugs and is now in prison for theft. The new mother says,
 
  It's so sad. He's clearly no good. Which of the following would be the best response by the nurse?
  a. I'm so sorry to hear that. Is your mother able to be with you?
  b. It's good that you and the baby are safe from him.
  c. Is there anyone to help you with the baby until the baby's father can be released and encouraged to get treatment for his addiction?
  d. You must hate him for leaving you alone with a new baby

Question 2

A man who takes a prescribed narcotic for pain on a regular basis reports that he does not like the way the medicine makes him feel. He has tried to change to an alternate analgesic but experienced withdrawal symptoms when he stopped taking the narcotic.
 
  Which of the following problems is the man experiencing?
  a. Drug abuse
  b. Drug addiction
  c. Drug dependence
  d. Substance abuse


jennafosdick

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Reply #1 on: Jul 8, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C


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