Over a 12-month period, a client has been arrested twice for driving while intoxicated. The client is able to perform activities of daily living (ADLs) without the use of alcohol and restricts drinking to weekend social situations
This client meets the criteria for: a. alcohol withdrawal syndrome c. substance abuse
b. personal bad judg-ment d. substance depen-dence
C
Substance is a drug, legal or illegal, that may cause physical or mental impairment. Abuse is the misuse, excessive use, or improper use of a substance, the abstinence of which does not cause withdrawal symptoms.
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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a. With a towel b. In a dishwasher c. Lay them out on a counter d. Let them air dry in a drainer
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).