A nurse is assessing a client for addiction. Which of the following primary symptoms of addic-tion should the nurse recognize?
a. Anger
b. Apathy
c. Denial
d. Violence
ANS: C
In assessing for addiction, the nurse should be aware that a primary symptom of addiction is de-nial. Anger, apathy, and violence are not considered the primary symptoms of addiction.
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