A mother is concerned that her son is demonstrating some behaviors tha

A mother is concerned that her son is demonstrating some behaviors that place him at risk for substance abuse. Which behavior should the population health nurse explain that contributes to problems of substance abuse?

1. Conformity.
2. Patience with failure.
3. Easily acknowledging feelings.
4. Tolerance of deviant behavior.

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Answer: 4
Explanation: 4. Personality traits that may place one at risk for substance abuse include rebelliousness and nonconformity that may lead to substance abuse as an expression of defiance or as an escape from the constraints and expectations of the adult world. Other common traits in abusers are a greater tolerance of deviant behavior, a poor self-concept, and passive surrender to belief in their own inevitable failure in life.