A client asks the nurse why withdrawal syndrome occurs when some drugs are stopped. What is the best response by the nurse?
1. "This is a misconception. All abused substances cause withdrawal syndrome."
2. "Only illegal substances cause withdrawal syndrome."
3. "A substance must be abused for at least a year to cause withdrawal syndrome."
4. "Over time, the body's cells are tricked into believing it is normal for that substance to always be present, and when it is no longer present, the body experiences withdrawal syndrome."
Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: "This is a misconception. All abused substances cause withdrawal syndrome" is incorrect because not all abused substances cause withdrawal syndrome.
Rationale 2: "Only illegal substances cause withdrawal syndrome" is incorrect because some prescription medications can cause withdrawal syndrome.
Rationale 3: "A substance must be abused for at least a year to cause withdrawal syndrome" is incorrect because some substances can be used for a shorter period of time and still cause withdrawal syndrome.
Rationale 4: Over time, the body's cells are tricked into believing it is normal for that substance to always be present, and when it is no longer present, the body experiences withdrawal syndrome.
Global Rationale: Over time, the body's cells are tricked into believing it is normal for that substance to always be present, and when it is no longer present, the body experiences withdrawal syndrome. This is a misconception. All abused substances cause withdrawal syndrome" is incorrect because not all abused substances cause withdrawal syndrome. "Only illegal substances cause withdrawal syndrome" is incorrect because some prescription medications can cause withdrawal syndrome. "A substance must be abused for at least a year to cause withdrawal syndrome" is incorrect because some substances can be used for a shorter period of time and still cause withdrawal syndrome.
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