The nurse is caring for a patient with an alcohol use disorder. The patient asks the nurse, "Can my children inherit this?" What does the nurse explain is role of genetics on the development of a substance use disorder?
1. The role of genetics is minor in comparison to the role of the environment.
2. Genetics does not seem to play a role in the development of substance use disorders.
3. The role of genetics in substance use disorders has not been determined.
4. Genetics plays a major role in the development of substance use disorders.
Answer: 3
Explanation: Research has not yet determined the relationship between genetics and substance use disorders, particularly regarding why some people are more prone to addiction than others.
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Who is responsible for determining the scope of practice for registered nurses?
a. American Nurses Association b. Federal legislators c. State legislators d. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
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1. Their own background, beliefs, and knowledge may be significantly different from those of the people receiving care. 2. Language barriers may interfere with efforts to provide assistance. 3. Certain risk factors may be present for a given population. 4. Certain groups may use non-traditional healing practices.
The parish nurse model in which the development of the parish nurse/health ministry program arises from the individual community of faith and where the nurse is accountable to the congregation and its governing body is
1. Congregational 2. Institutional 3. Pastoral care 4. Holistic care