The client, who has recently stopped smoking, is agitated and complaining of a headache. The nurse would interpret this as which of the following?
A) Addiction
B) Withdrawal
C) Dependency
D) Tolerance
B
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Agitation and headache are physical symptoms that occur when a person abruptly stops using an abused substance, such as caffeine. Addiction and dependency are terms that refer to drug-seeking behaviors that interfere with work, relationships, and normal activities. Tolerance refers to the reduction in a drug's effect that follows persistent use.
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