The nurse suspects a client has a substance abuse problem. Which of the following data would support the use? (Select all that apply.)

Question

a. laughing at inappropriate times
b. unkept or inappropriate appearance
c. controlled emotions
d. memory loss
e. insomnia alternating with long periods of sleep
f. consistently punctual

Answer 1

A, B, D, E
General assessment findings for a client participating in substance abuse:
D--depression
R--reduced self-control
U--unkept appearance
G--gives excuses (absenteeism, memory loss, etc.)
S--sleep disturbance