Author Question: The nurse counsels the recreational user that drugs that make the user feel good have the potential ... (Read 55 times)

danielfitts88 · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

The nurse counsels the recreational user that drugs that make the user feel good have the potential to become progressively addicting until the abuser exhibits:

a. addiction to the drug.
b. increased amounts used.
c. loss of control over use.
d. high level of anxiety.

Question 2

If the nurse's assessment reveals low stress tolerance, negative self-image, and depression, the nurse concludes the patient is a(n):

a. recreational drug user.
b. preaddiction stage user.
c. addictive personality user.
d. criminally inclined user.

gasdhashg · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 11, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
When substance abuse does become a problem, the indicator appears to be loss of control.

Answer to Question 2

C
Common traits have been identified in people with addiction, including low stress tolerance and dependency; these individuals are grouped under the term addictive personality.