The nurse working with clients who have a history of substance abuse understands that a major reason that they are not readily identified and do not seek help from health professionals is:
1. fear that they will be subject to legal charges.
2. fear that family members will reject them.
3. fear of health interventions against their will.
4. denial that they have a problem.
Answer: 4
1. Fears also might contribute to their avoidance, but they are not the main reason.
2. Fears also might contribute to their avoidance, but they are not the main reason.
3. Fears also might contribute to their avoidance, but they are not the main reason.
4. Denial is a common coping mechanism used by people with substance abuse.
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