L.W., a 20-year-old college student, comes to the university health clinic for a pregnancy test. She has
been sexually active with her boyfriend of 6 months, and her menstrual period is now "a few" weeks late.
The pregnancy test result is positive. The patient begins to cry, saying, "I don't know what to do."
How will you begin to counsel L.W.?
It seems that she is currently overwhelmed. Do not jump to conclusions. Convey that this is "big
news" and use open-ended questions to determine what is meaningful or distressing to her. Allow
her time to talk about the emotions she is experiencing. Depending on her response, she will need
accurate information about what her choices are so she can make the decision that is best for her.
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1. Substance use disorder refers to chemical dependency; addiction does not. 2. Substance use disorder is a diagnostic term; addiction is an active disease state. 3. Substance use disorder does not refer to chemical dependency; addiction does. 4. Substance use disorder is an active disease state; addiction is a diagnostic term.
In the mid-19th century, there were two competing theories regarding the nature and origin of disease. These competing thoeries were
A. Localization and specificity. B. Contagionism and quarantine. C. Vectorism and pollution. D. Atmosphere and environment.
Which of the following is classified as a megaloblastic anemia?
a. Iron deficiency b. Pernicious c. Sideroblastic d. Hemolytic
_______ is defined as the energy-releasing process of metabolism.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).