A nursing student is caring for a patient who is addicted to several drugs. The student tells the nurse that the patient "got this way on purpose." Which response by the nurse is most appropri-ate?
a. "Peer pressure and social factors deter-mine individual choices."
b. "Physical dependence is necessary for ad-diction to occur."
c. "Preexisting psychopathology underlies most drug abuse."
d. "Some individuals are more vulnerable to drug abuse than others."
D
Some individuals are more prone to becoming drug abusers than others for a variety of reasons, including physiologic, psychologic, social, emotional, and genetic reasons. Peer pressure, social factors, the development of physical dependence, and underlying psychologic disorders contri-bute to the development of addiction but are not determining factors.
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Identify the statement that describes an accessible population
1. All children enrolled in first grade. 2. All clients undergoing laparoscopy. 3. All adults with open-angle glaucoma treated by an ophthalmologist. 4. All adolescents studying biology at the local high school.
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a. "Using the lithotomy position during pushing may be beneficial." b. "Using prolonged breath-holding when pushing may help stretch the tissue." c. "Beginning at 36 weeks, a daily 10-minute perineal massage may help stretch the tissue." d. "Using an open glottis technique when pushing can promote gradual perineal stretching." e. "Delaying pushing until the urge is felt can gradually distend the soft tissues of the pelvic floor."