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A nurse is caring for a client with dependent personality disorder. The client asks a nurse what causes her disorder. Which is the most appropriate response by the nurse?
 
  A) Nurturance is provided from many sources, and independent behaviors are encouraged.
  B) Nurturance is provided exclusively from one source, and independent behaviors are discouraged.
  C) Nurturance is provided exclusively from one source, and independent behaviors are encouraged.
  D) Nurturance is provided from many sources, and independent behaviors are discouraged.

Question 2

A 53-year-old man was recently admitted to an inpatient substance-abuse unit. Since forced retirement 3 years ago, he has developed a problem with alcohol.
 
  At first, he took a drink to relax and forget, but now he's at a point in which he needs to drink daily to get through the day. He has tried but cannot cut down his alcohol consumption. In fact, he needs to drink more to get the same effect he used to get with only two or three drinks. It has also caused problems with his wife, and he has stopped interviewing for new jobs. He was stopped once for driving all over the road but only received a warning. Given the above information, his behaviors indicate that he meets the requirements for which of the following DSM-IV-TR diagnostic categories?
  A) Psychoactive substance abuse
  B) Psychoactive substance dependence
  C) Psychoactive substance delirium
  D) Psychoactive substance intoxication



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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

B



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