Section: 1.6.1 - Substance Abuse in Various Client Populations (Part 1) | Medical-Surgical 1 | NextGenU.org


  • Student Learning Outcomes:
    • Describe the types of substance abuse.
    • Identify the criteria for the diagnosis of substance use disorders.
    • Recognize the risk factors for substance misuse.
    • Describe nursing interventions for individuals experiencing intoxication or overdose from substances.
    Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 1 hour and 36 minutes.

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      Substance abuse in various client populations URL
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      Substance Use and Co-Occurring Mental Disorders URL
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      What are the other health consequences of drug addiction? URL
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      Mental Health and Substance Use Co-Occurring Disorders URL
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      Substance use disorder URL
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      Topic: Substance abuse in various client populations (Part 1) URL
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      Quiz Unit
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      Quiz: Unit 1.6.1

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