The Nurse Is Assessing a Patient Suspected of Having a Substance

question 17

Multiple Choice

The nurse is assessing a patient suspected of having a substance use disorder. The nurse understands that individuals with a substance use disorder display some symptoms that are universal regardless of the substance involved. Which symptoms of substance use disorder will the nurse include in the assessment? Select all that apply.

• A) Disregard for religious beliefs while abusing the substance
• B) Absence of desire to quit abusing the substance
• C) Need for greater amounts of the substance to achieve the same effect
• D) Neglect of normal activities due to focus on obtaining or using more of the substance
• E) Persistent craving for the substance

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