A Nurse Is Assessing a Pathological Gambler

question 9

Multiple Choice

A nurse is assessing a pathological gambler. What would differentiate this client's behaviors from the behaviors of a non-pathological gambler?

• A) Pathological gamblers have abnormal levels of neurotransmitters, whereas non-pathological gamblers do not.
• B) Pathological gambling occurs more commonly among women, whereas non-pathological gambling occurs more commonly among men.
• C) Pathological gambling generally runs an acute course, whereas non-pathological gambling runs a chronic course.
• D) Pathological gambling is not related to stress relief, whereas non-pathological gambling is related to stress relief.

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