A Patient Has Been Abusing an Antianxiety Medication

A patient has been abusing an antianxiety medication. Which assessment by the nurse would confirm this is psychological dependence instead of physical dependence?

A) The patient's history reveals the long-term use of high doses of an antianxiety medication.
B) The patient describes the "need" to use the antianxiety medication despite not feeling anxious.
C) The patient describes feeling nauseous with abdominal cramping.
D) The patient tells you her family has "disowned" her because of her need for the antianxiety medication.
E) The patient complains she has not slept in days, feels anxious, and is tired.