When screening clients for drug abuse, the nurse assesses the ...

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When screening clients for drug abuse, the nurse assesses the clients for common behavior patterns of persons with drug addiction, which include:
 
  a. low socioeconomic class. c. manipulation of others.
  b. dependency. d. low self-esteem.

Question 2

Nicotine patches are classified as Pregnancy D drugs, meaning this product:
 
  a. is safe to use during late pregnancy.
  b. poses imminent danger to the fetus.
  c. has not been sufficiently researched for effect on pregnancy in humans.
  d. is acceptable to be used during pregnancy.

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: B, C, D

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Correct b., c., and d. These are common behavior patterns of persons abusing drugs.
Incorrect a. This is not a behavior pattern.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B

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A Incorrect: Pregnancy Category A is the only classification safe for use during pregnancy.
B Correct: Pregnancy D indicates positive evidence of risk to the fetus.
C Incorrect: This describes Pregnancy Category B.
D Incorrect: Pregnancy Category A is the only classification safe for use during pregnancy.

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