When a person tests positive for drugs, what does this indicate?
a. It is evidence of substance abuse.
b. It is evidence of drug addiction.
c. The person uses drugs on a recreational basis.
d. The person has been exposed to the substance.
D
Tests may be done with either blood or urine specimens. A positive test only indicates that the person has been exposed to the substance.
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A nurse is facilitating mandated group therapy for clients who have sexually abused children. Children who are victims of sexual abuse are typically:
a) from any segment of the population. b) of low socioeconomic background. c) strangers to the abuser. d) willing to engage in sexual acts with adults.