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Title: A client is abusing an antianxiety medication. Which assessment by the nurse would confirm a psychol Post by: BreakFree on Feb 7, 2015 A client is abusing an antianxiety medication. Which assessment by the nurse would confirm a psychological dependence instead of physical dependence?
1. The client’s history reveals the long-term use of high doses of an antianxiety medication. 2. The client describes the “need” to use the antianxiety medication despite not feeling anxious. 3. The client describes feeling nauseous with abdominal cramping. 4. The client tells you her family has “disowned” her because of her need for the antianxiety medication. 5. The client complains she has not slept in days, feels anxious, and tired. Title: Re: A client is abusing an antianxiety medication. Which assessment by the nurse would confirm a psy Post by: ngin on Feb 13, 2015 Content hidden
Title: Re: A client is abusing an antianxiety medication. Which assessment by the nurse would confirm a psychol Post by: BreakFree on Feb 15, 2015 Sounds and feels right, thank you for the rationale.
Title: Re: A client is abusing an antianxiety medication. Which assessment by the nurse would confirm a psychol Post by: ngin on Feb 16, 2015 I've studied this stuff recently, so I knew what the answer was. Good luck with the rest.
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