In addition to drug use, two other variables influence the particular drug experience: set and setting. If a nurse was interested in investigating the setting, what would he or she look for?
A) A back alley or abandoned building where people are using crack
B) An area at the local high school where students are known to smoke cigarettes
C) The individuals using the drug including that individual's expectations
D) The physical, social, and cultural environment within which the use occurs

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Setting refers to the physical, social, and cultural environment within which drug use occurs. This includes factors such as the location, mood, and social situation of the user as well as societal attitudes towards drug use. A nurse investigating the setting would look at these factors to gain a better understanding of the drug experience. Options A and B refer to specific locations, but do not provide a comprehensive understanding of the setting. Option C refers to the individual's expectations, which is a component of the concept of set.

In Addition to Drug Use, Two Other Variables Influence the Particular