Which client statement indicates a knowledge deficit related to a substance use disorder?
1. "Although it's legal, alcohol is one of the most widely abused drugs in our society."
2. "Tolerance to heroin develops quickly."
3. "Flashbacks from LSD use may reoccur spontaneously."
4. "Marijuana is like smoking cigarettes. Everyone does it. It's essentially harmless."
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Rationale: The nurse should determine that the client has a knowledge deficit related to substance use disorders when the client compares marijuana to smoking cigarettes and claims it to be harmless. Cannabis is the second most widely abused drug in the United States.
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