MC The nurse is interviewing the spouse of a client who is being ...

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MC The nurse is interviewing the spouse of a client who is being treated for substance abuse. The nurse suspects co-dependence exists between the client and the spouse. Characteristics of co-dependence include
 
  A. The ability to freely express feelings.
   B. Evidence of high self-esteem.
   C. The ability to stand up for one's own desires.
   D. Control of others.

Question 2

The nurse suspects that the client has psychoactive substance dependence. Which of the following assessments made the nurse most suspicious?
 
  A. Decreased substance use to decrease withdrawal symptoms
   B. Lack of the characteristic withdrawal symptoms
   C. Decreased tolerance to the substance
   D. Increased time spent recovering from the effects

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Answer to Question 1

D. Control of others.

Answer to Question 2

D. Increased time spent recovering from the effects