During Assessment of a Patient's Use of Abused Substances, the Nurse

Multiple Choice

During assessment of a patient's use of abused substances, the nurse recognizes that individuals with substance dependence

A) often deny the degree of dependence on substances by claiming to be able to control their addictive behaviors.
B) usually like to emphasize the importance of abused substances in their social and personal relationships.
C) are motivated to enter rehabilitation when they develop serious physical illnesses related to substance abuse.
D) must be evaluated by using reports by family members concerning the patient's use of substances.