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Starlight

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When screening a client for substance abuse, the nurse should examine:
 
  a. for piloerection. c. between the toes.
  b. on the soles of the feet. d. for skin rash

Question 2

The client has a history of repeated use of marijuana. He tells the nurse that he feels better when using the substance than when not using it. The nurse understands this as:
 
  a. habituation. c. addiction.
  b. substance dependence. d. tolerance.



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: C

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A Incorrect: This is a manifestation of feeling cold or opiate withdrawal.
B Incorrect: This area is too sensitive and lacks adequate sized vessels for injecting drugs.
C Correct: The nurse should assess between the client's toes for track marks.
D Incorrect: This is a nonspecific manifestation.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A

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A Correct: This characterizes habituation.
B Incorrect: This is characterized by a client's inability to function without the substance.
C Incorrect: This term implies the client's loss of control over use of a chemical substance.
D Incorrect: This term means that more and more of the substance is needed to achieve the same results.




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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
Gracias!


JaynaD87

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
:D TYSM

 

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