A patient who experienced injuries from a motor vehicle crash 6 months ago continues to request prescriptions for an opioid analgesic. When assessing this patient for opioid dependency which finding is the nurse least likely to observe?

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The patient managing to get to work each day is least likely to be observed in someone with opioid dependency, as this indicates a level of functioning that might not be consistent with severe dependency, where daily activities and responsibilities often become neglected.

A Patient Who Experienced Injuries from a Motor Vehicle Crash