Author Question: A lonely, depressed divorce has been self-medicating with small amounts of cocaine for the past ... (Read 68 times)

rosent76 · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

A lonely, depressed divorce has been self-medicating with small amounts of cocaine for the past year. Which term should a nurse use to best describe this individual's situation?

1. Psychological addiction
2. Physical addiction
3. Substance induced disorder
4. Social induced disorder

Question 2

A male client is so preoccupied with his thinning hair that he is missing work and avoiding social gatherings. This client is exhibiting signs of:

a. Hypochondriasis
b. Conversion disorder
c. Body dysmorphic disorder
d. Factitious disorder

beccamahon · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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Rationale: The nurse should use the term psychological addiction to best describe the client's situation. A client is considered to be psychologically addicted to a substance when there is an overwhelming desire to use a drug in order to produce pleasure or avoid discomfort.

Answer to Question 2

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Body dysmorphic disorder is characterized by a preoccupation with a physical difference or defect. Hypochondriasis is an intense fear or preoccupation with a serious disease or medical condition. Conversion disorder is a somatoform disorder that involves presentation of problems related to sensory and motor functions. Factitious disorder refers to intentional production of symptoms.