NCLEX PN Practice Questions Practice Question

After successful alcohol detoxification, a client remarked to a friend, 'I've tried to stop drinking but I just can't. I can't even work without having a drink.' The client's belief that he needs alcohol indicates his dependence is primarily

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: With psychological dependence, it is the client's thoughts and attitude toward alcohol that produce craving and compulsive use.

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