Which Patient Response Would Support the Conclusion That the Patient

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which patient response would support the conclusion that the patient has moved into the 'dark side' of a narcotic addition?

• A) "I've been abusing drugs for at least 10 years."
• B) "Drugs makes me feel good; that why I use them."
• C) "I don't like the way I feel when I don't use drugs."
• D) "Drugs are something that I can either take or leave"

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Definitions:

Wild

Characterized by a natural, untamed, or uncultivated state, often referring to animals, plants, or landscapes.

Talking

Engaging in speech or verbal communication to express thoughts, feelings, or information.

Paraphrase Response

The act of rewording or rephrasing someone else's message to demonstrate understanding or to clarify the meaning.

Divorcing

The legal dissolution of a marriage by a court or other competent body, often involving emotional, psychological, and logistical adjustments by the individuals involved.