The nurse assesses a 15-year-old client who shows some signs of possible drug addiction. The nurse reviews the client's health and family history, looking for key indicators for risk of substance dependence, such as: (Select all that apply.)
A) Obesity
B) Age at first use of illicit substance
C) Family history of alcoholism
D) Presence of a learning disability
E) Early onset of diabetes
Ans: B, C
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In conducting a complete biopsychosocial history, two of the key indicators for risk of substance dependence are age at first use and a family history of substance use disorder. Obesity, presence of a learning disability, and early onset of diabetes are not key indicators for risk of substance dependence.
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