A patient asks about the difference between physical dependence and addiction. Which nurse explanation is most accurate?
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A
Physical dependence and addiction are the same condition with different names
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B
Physical dependence is a normal physiological adaptation; addiction involves compulsive use despite harm
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C
Addiction always leads to physical dependence, but physical dependence never occurs without addiction
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D
Physical dependence is more serious than addiction because it requires medical management