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Coya19@aol.com

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Which physical effect is the nurse most likely to be concerned about when caring for a client who has had long-term marijuana use?
 
  a. Constipation
  b. Cardiac dysrhythmia
  c. Abdominal pain
  d. Respiratory tract damage

Question 2

The nurse is interviewing a client who reports that he drinks alcohol when snorting cocaine. This client is experiencing:
 
  a. Drug addiction
  b. Polysubstance use
  c. Drug and alcohol abuse
  d. Indiscriminate drug use


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TheNamesImani

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

D
Respiratory tract damage occurs from smoking the drug and is the greatest physical concern among chronic users.

Answer to Question 2

B
A client who drinks alcohol when snorting cocaine is suffering from polysubstance abuse.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 8, 2018
Gracias!

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Excellent

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