Which Client Would a Nurse Recognize as Being at Highest

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which client would a nurse recognize as being at highest risk for the development of an adjustment disorder?

• A) A young married woman
• B) An elderly unmarried man
• C) A young unmarried woman
• D) A young unmarried man

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Drug Abuse

The habitual taking of addictive or illegal drugs, leading to dependency and negative effects on health and social functioning.

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A therapeutic treatment involving psychological methods, particularly when based on regular personal interaction with adults, to help a person change behavior and overcome problems in desired ways.

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