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When the body physically needs or is dependent on a substance, the individual is said to be __________ to the substance.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Question 2

A patient with acute mania has disrobed in the hall 3 times in 2 hours. The nurse should:
 
  a. direct the patient to wear clothes at all times.
  b. tell the patient that others feel embarrassed.
  c. provide a hospital gown for the patient.
  d. arrange one-on-one supervision.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

addicted
This is the definition of addiction.

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A patient who repeatedly disrobes despite verbal limit setting needs more structure. One-on-one supervision may provide the necessary structure.


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