The nurse lists the diagnostic criteria for the diagnosis of substance abuse, which are: (Select all that apply.)
a. failure to meet obligations (school, work, relationships).
b. putting self and others in potential harm (speeding, recklessness).
c. conflict with law enforcement authorities.
d. physical debilitation.
e. denying substance abuse.
A, B, C
Physical debilitation and denial are not in the criteria established by the American Psychiatric Association for the diagnosis of substance abuse.
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A) True B) False
An older patient is surprised to learn of the diagnosis of oral candidiasis. What responses should the nurse make to this patient? Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. "It can be seen in people who have diabetes." 2. "It is often caused by eating spicy or irritating foods." 3. "Sometimes people who use oral inhaled steroids for asthma can develop this." 4. "It is a bacterial infection that may be transmitted by contact with dirty utensils." 5. "It is an infection that results when there is an alteration in the normal flora of the mouth."
When you ask your patient about his vision, he says that the last time he had it tested, it was recorded as 20/50. This means that:
1. the patient can read at 20 feet what a person with normal vision can read at 50 feet. 2. the patient can read at 50 feet what a person with normal vision can read at 20 feet. 3. the patient needs to be 50 feet from objects to see them. 4. the patient's best vision is between 20 feet and 50 feet from objects.
A study conducted on the risk factors of specific birth defects born to parents with identified genetic markers would use which theory?
A) Web of causation B) Epidemiologic triangle C) Genetic principles and theory D) Theory of immunity