A patient is concerned about becoming an alcoholic since both parents abuse alcohol. How should the nurse respond to the patient?

A. "You will likely become an alcoholic."
B. "Don't worry about that."
C. "Why are you concerned about becoming an alcoholic?"
D. "There are studies that support a genetic link for developing alcoholism."


Answer: D

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The population health nurse realizes that these residents could be considered: 1. To be very close to poverty. 2. To have problems with substance abuse. 3. Homeless due to their transitory lodgings. 4. An easily mobile workforce.

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The nurse, who works in a large urban high school, provides programs on nutrition, smoking cessation, and the prevention of sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Which areas of nursing competence is this nurse demonstrating? Select all that apply

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The nurse is caring for a patient with a sexual dysfunction and is referring to the DSM-5 as guide of reference. What subtype of sexual dysfunction does the DSM-5 refer to as occurring regardless of partner, situation, or type of stimulation?

1. Situational 2. Lifelong 3. Acquired 4. Generalized

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Which description best defines nanofabrication?

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