The nurse suspects that a patient is dependent on alcohol rather than abusing alcohol when what is assessed?
1. Alcohol is taken in larger amounts than planned and there is proof of tolerance.
2. Recurrent legal problems related to substance abuse are present.
3. Despite social and interpersonal problems, the person continues to use alcohol.
4. The person uses alcohol in physically hazardous situations.
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Rationale 1: This defines dependence. Alcohol dependency (also known alcoholism) is a pattern of maladaptive behavior associated with one or more of the following: withdrawal symptoms; proof of tolerance; relentless desire to cut down or control use; occupational, social, and recreational tasks are given up; alcohol taken in a larger amounts than planned; time is spent obtaining, using, and recovering from the alcohol; and alcohol use continues regardless of physical and psychological troubles.
Rationale 2: Recurrent legal problems are associated with alcohol abuse and not dependency.
Rationale 3: Social and interpersonal problems are associated with alcohol abuse and not dependency.
Rationale 4: Using alcohol in physically hazardous situations is associated with alcohol abuse and not dependency.
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