A college student attends a seminar on alcohol abuse. Which statement would alert the nurse that the student needs more education?
A) "The children of alcoholics are less likely to become alcoholics."
B) "Native Americans are more likely to become alcoholics."
C) "Married college graduates are less likely to become alcoholics."
D) "Childless people are more likely to become alcoholics than parents."
Answer: A
A genetic predisposition to alcoholism is established for Native Americans and the children of alcoholics. Married people, college graduates, and parents are less likely to become alcoholics.
You might also like to view...
Vascular volume increases by 45% to 50% during pregnancy to:
a. compensate for decreased renal plasma flow. b. provide adequate perfusion of the placenta. c. eliminate metabolic wastes of the mother. d. prevent maternal and fetal dehydration.
A nurse is explaining Graves disease to a newly diagnosed patient. Which statement by the nurse best clarifies the pathophysiologic changes of Graves disease?
a. "Your thyroid gland is not producing enough hormones; consequently, you will need replacement therapy." b. "Your thyroid gland is overactive, but there are ways to treat it through medicine or surgery." c. "It's an autoimmune disorder that has no satisfactory treatment." d. "Graves disease is a temporary disorder that will gradually subside."
The nurse must be sensitive when performing the initial assessment on a male with a reproductive disorder and should use interview techniques that (select all that apply):
1. use open-ended questions. 2. pin the patient down for truthful and specific information. 3. leave sensitive questions until later in the interview. 4. share her or his professional opinion. 5. involve starting most questions with "why."
You notice a patient has a strong pulse and then a weak pulse. This pattern continues. Which of the following is likely?
A) Emphysema B) Asthma exacerbation C) Severe left heart failure D) Cardiac tamponade