An adolescent admits to using marijuana on a daily basis. What should the nurse explain to the patient to help improve performance in school?
A) The effect of marijuana fades fastest if eating occurs after use.
B) Marijuana causes memory gaps that interfere with learning.
C) Marijuana leads to muscle laxness, so it should not be used close to gym class.
D) Marijuana increases blood pressure; running should not be done after smoking it.
B
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The products of marijuana are not readily eliminated from the body but remain in the fatty cells of the brain. This residue can create synaptic gaps that interfere with electrical brain waves and memory storage, especially for short-term memory. This will affect learning. The effects of marijuana do not fade faster if eating occurs after use. Marijuana use is not linked to physical performance or blood pressure.
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