A patient uses marijuana at least three times a week. The nurse can anticipate which patient responses from marijuana use of this frequency? (Select all that apply.)
a. Decreased enjoyment of food
b. Increased interpersonal interactions
c. Enhanced ability to perceive the emotions of others
d. Increased sensitivity to visual stimuli
e. Relaxation
ANS: D, E
Marijuana, used with the frequency described, increases sensitivity to visual stimuli and relaxation. It also increases the appetite and enjoyment of food.
When used with the frequency described, marijuana increases, not decreases, the enjoyment of food.
When used with the frequency described, marijuana does not increase interpersonal interactions, nor does it enhance the ability to perceive the emotions of others, and it may even cause indifference.
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