A nurse consistently arrives to work wearing a long-sleeved blouse despite the temperature as being warm and humid. When colleagues mention her attire, the nurse becomes defensive and isolates herself from others. Which of the following does the nurse's behavior suggest?

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The nurse's consistent choice to wear long-sleeved blouses regardless of the weather, combined with her defensive and isolating behavior when questioned, suggests a possibility of substance abuse. This pattern can indicate an attempt to hide marks or scars associated with intravenous drug use.

A Nurse Consistently Arrives to Work Wearing a Long-Sleeved Blouse