A male client takes ibuprofen twice a day,every day,for his arthritis.He becomes very anxious when he does not take his normal doses.This client is experiencing:

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Because ibuprofen is not a chemical that causes physical dependency,this client is experiencing psychological tolerance.Physical tolerance occurs when an individual's body has adjusted to living and functioning with the substance in the system;substance dependency refers to the need to take a substance to prevent withdrawal symptoms;and early-stage addiction is characterized by an individual who is enjoying the effects of the substance.

A Male Client Takes Ibuprofen Twice a Day,every Day,for His