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rosent76

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A lonely, depressed divorce has been self-medicating with small amounts of cocaine for the past year. Which term should a nurse use to best describe this individual's situation?
 
  1. Psychological addiction
  2. Physical addiction
  3. Substance induced disorder
  4. Social induced disorder

Question 2

A male client is so preoccupied with his thinning hair that he is missing work and avoiding social gatherings. This client is exhibiting signs of:
 
  a. Hypochondriasis
  b. Conversion disorder
  c. Body dysmorphic disorder
  d. Factitious disorder


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beccamahon

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Reply #1 on: Jul 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Rationale: The nurse should use the term psychological addiction to best describe the client's situation. A client is considered to be psychologically addicted to a substance when there is an overwhelming desire to use a drug in order to produce pleasure or avoid discomfort.

Answer to Question 2

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Body dysmorphic disorder is characterized by a preoccupation with a physical difference or defect. Hypochondriasis is an intense fear or preoccupation with a serious disease or medical condition. Conversion disorder is a somatoform disorder that involves presentation of problems related to sensory and motor functions. Factitious disorder refers to intentional production of symptoms.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
Wow, this really help

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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