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CEN Practice Exam (Certified Emergency Nurse)

Category - Substance Abuse

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You are caring for a patient who will be transitioning to outpatient care. What statement by the patient would lead you to believe the patient is at risk for relapse?
  1. The patient has been dreaming about gambling and compulsive sex.
  2. The patient is unhappy.
  3. The patient is hungry and tired
  4. The patient has been keeping thoughts of using a secret
Explanation
Answer: D - The patient who is keeping thoughts of using a secret is at most risk for relapsing. This is an indication that the patient is manipulating things. This is a using behavior and can trigger using. The other three options are all natural feelings.
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