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burchfield96

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Which fact obtained during nursing assessment would cause the nurse to consider a child to be at
  risk for the development of a psychiatric disorder?
 
  a. Being raised by a depressed mother
  b. Regular prenatal care for the mother
  c. Developmental milestones achieved on schedule
  d. Marital harmony in the household

Question 2

A client has smoked two packs of cigarettes daily for many years. When she does not smoke or tries
  to cut back, she becomes anxious, craves a cigarette, cannot concentrate, and gets a headache. This
  scenario would be assessed as
 
  a. substance abuse.
  b. substance intoxication.
  c. substance dependence.
  d. recreational use of a social drug.



efwsefaw

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Answer to Question 1

A
Statistics tell us that children raised by a depressed mother have a 30 to 50 chance of developing
an emotional disorder. The other factors are not risk enhancing.

Answer to Question 2

C
Nicotine meets the criteria for substance, the criterion for dependence (tolerance) is present, and
withdrawal symptoms are noted with abstinence or reduction of dose. The scenario does not meet
criteria for substance abuse, intoxication, or recreational use of a social drug.



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