A man who takes a prescribed narcotic for pain on a regular basis reports that he does not like the way the medicine makes him feel. He has tried to change to an alternate analgesic but experienced withdrawal symptoms when he stopped taking the narcotic
Which of the following problems is the man experiencing?
a. Drug abuse
b. Drug addiction
c. Drug dependence
d. Substance abuse
ANS: C
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a. fever. c. bleeding. b. insomnia. d. seizures.
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When assessing the client's pulse, the nurse is using the following assessment technique:
A) Inspection B) Palpation C) Percussion D) Auscultation