A nursing student's attitude is defined as:
A) Belief in one's self
B) Desire to do good
C) Disposition toward situations
D) Choosing between alternatives
Ans: C
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A client has a co-occurring diagnosis of alcoholism and bipolar disorder. He was brought to the emergency department by two policemen who had broken up a fight that the client had gotten into in a neighborhood bar
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Productive and paid work is an expectation of mainstream American society. Work can be frustrating and unfulfilling. This may lead to stress. In addition, unemployment
1. Causes a person to become an abuser at home 2. Is also associated with violence within and outside the home 3. Is often a good respite for people who have been working in jobs they find unimportant and boring 4. Is the cornerstone of child abuse