The nurse suspects that a patient is dependent on alcohol rather than abusing alcohol when what is assessed?

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1. This defines dependence. Alcohol dependency (also known as alcoholism) is a pattern of maladaptive behavior associated with one or more of the following: withdrawal symptoms; proof of tolerance; relentless desire to cut down or control use; occupational, social, and recreational tasks are given up; alcohol is taken in a larger amount than planned; time is spent obtaining, using, and recovering from the alcohol; and alcohol use continues regardless of physical and psychological troubles.
2. Recurrent legal problems are associated with alcohol abuse and not dependency.
3. Social and interpersonal problems are associated with alcohol abuse and not dependency.
4. Using alcohol in physically hazardous situations is associated with alcohol abuse and not dependency.

The Nurse Suspects That a Patient Is Dependent on Alcohol