The nurse would expect to find which of the following diagnostic criteria in a patient with a…

➤ How do conditioning and genetics relate to substance use disorder diagnosis?
Conditioning and genetics act as risk and maintenance factors rather than diagnostic items. Conditioning links cues and environment to cravings through learning. Genetics provide inherited vulnerability across multiple genes. Clinicians consider these factors during assessment and treatment planning, but diagnosis relies on observable DSM-5 behavioral and clinical criteria.