A nurse is providing education to a parent-teacher organization about substance use and abuse among children. Which information would the nurse most likely include in this presentation?
a. Inhalants are among the first drugs that young children use.
b. Implementing the DARE program is the most effective way to prevent drug-use.
c. Underage drinking is not a problem in most communities.
d. Early experimentation with substances decreases the likelihood of future abuse.
A
Inhalants are among the first drugs that young children use.
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I really do love my kids." Which of the following would be the most appropriate response by the nurse? a. "Hmm, that is unusual. Would you like me to make an appointment with a psychologist for you?" b. "Maybe you've always wanted to be an artist and now you can, so enjoy the feelingâ€"and the room!" c. "You're probably trying to put a positive spin on the situation to keep feelings of sadness at bay." d. "Very normal; you've launched your family and now you can devote attention to your own life and preferencesâ€"such as crafts." e. "Would you like to talk about how you feel?"
Which of the following facts is noteworthy about adolescent males who are driving without a license in the countryside?
a. Most had driver's education classes but have not yet earned the money to pay for their driver's license test. b. Most were Hispanic or black from a rural area. c. Most were practiced in driving large farm machinery and were just going from one section of the farm to another section. d. Most were practicing their driving skills with their parent in the car.
The nurse is asked to assist a family with finding help to care for their terminally ill grandfather who was just diagnosed with inoperable brain cancer. To which of the following programs would the nurse refer the family?
a. the hospital b. respite care c. hospice d. visiting nurse association
Every time the right arm is raised, a patient reports to the nurse that pain is triggered in the right shoulder. How should the nurse document this description?
a. Referred pain b. Aggravating factor c. Alleviating factor d. Past experience with the pain