The Patient Has Been Diagnosed with Substance Dependence

question 18

Multiple Choice

The patient has been diagnosed with substance dependence. The patient has been using Bennies for the last three years. Which patient statements should the nurse attribute to substance dependence?

• A) "I am so tired and I feel so down about everything that is happening around me."
• B) "I really tried to cut down my use, but I fail miserably every time."
• C) "The only thing I care about right now is getting my fix."
• D) "I have to use a lot more right now to get the same high as I did before."
• E) "I have a great job where I work fulltime as a mechanical engineer, so that part of my life is very fulfilling."

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Definitions:

Partition

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Visual Acuity

The clarity or sharpness of vision, a measure of the eye's ability to distinguish shapes and details.

Snellen Chart

A chart used to measure visual acuity, commonly seen in eye doctors' offices, featuring rows of letters decreasing in size.

Letter Chart

A chart commonly used in eye examinations, featuring rows of letters in decreasing sizes to assess visual acuity.