A client tells the nurse he or shehas been abusing his or her antianxiety prescription. Which findings should the nurse recognize are related to a psychological dependence?Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply.
A. The patient's history reveals the long-term use of high doses of an antianxiety prescription.
B. The client describes the "need" to use the antianxiety prescription despite not feeling anxious.
C. The client describes feeling nauseous with abdominal cramping.
D. The client states his or her family does not speak to him or her because of the need for the antianxiety prescription.
E. The client states he or she has not slept in days and feels very anxious and tired.
Answer: D
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