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danielfitts88

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The nurse counsels the recreational user that drugs that make the user feel good have the potential to become progressively addicting until the abuser exhibits:
 
  a. addiction to the drug.
  b. increased amounts used.
  c. loss of control over use.
  d. high level of anxiety.

Question 2

If the nurse's assessment reveals low stress tolerance, negative self-image, and depression, the nurse concludes the patient is a(n):
 
  a. recreational drug user.
  b. preaddiction stage user.
  c. addictive personality user.
  d. criminally inclined user.


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gasdhashg

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C
When substance abuse does become a problem, the indicator appears to be loss of control.

Answer to Question 2

C
Common traits have been identified in people with addiction, including low stress tolerance and dependency; these individuals are grouped under the term addictive personality.


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Gracias!

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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