When Working with a Patient Suspected of Substance Abuse,the Nurse

question 17

Multiple Choice

When working with a patient suspected of substance abuse,the nurse is particularly interested in determining the cause of a patient's

• A)acute abdominal pain.
• B)recurring insomnia.
• C)extensive history of falls.
• D)chlordiazepoxide prescription.

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