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burchfield96

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Which of the following statements about persons experiencing a comorbidity is accurate?
 
  a. Through careful questioning, it is possible to distinguish which problems are caused by which diagnosis.
  b. Drug abuse may bring about symptoms of another mental illness.
  c. The comorbid condition usually involves the diagnosis of a chronic disease and substance abuse.
  d. Persons with diagnosed personality disorders have a lower incidence of substance use disorders.

Question 2

A nurse states that a client is experiencing dependency. Which of the following reasons for drug use has the client probably reported?
 
  a. To express independence from parents and authority figures
  b. To experiment with new substances
  c. To manipulate his or her own emotions
  d. To feel normal



Kjones0604

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: B

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D



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