Which of the following is the greatest risk factor for the development of Alzheimer's disease?
A) age
B) genetic predisposition
C) history of previous head injury
D) environmental exposure
A
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Which of the following way(s) can physicians enable drug abuse? (Select all that apply.)
a. Prescribing psychoactive medications to a new patient who was claiming anxiety and insomnia b. Prescribing psychoactive medications to make a patient feel better during a time of situational stress c. Prescribing non-refillable small doses of psychoactive medications in response to short-term problems d. Refusing to prescribe psychoactive medications even if the patient has severe pain so the patient must seek self-medication with illegal substances or alcohol e. Suggesting psychoactive medications for pain relief after surgical treatment f. With drugs so available, the physician can use drugs for a temporary problem; feeling relief may lead to self-addiction.
A nursing student taking care of a suicidal client realizes that she must provide an opportunity for the family to discuss suicide and death because:
A) The client won't tell the family members the truth about the attempted suicide. B) The family members may be too angry with the client to talk rationally. C) Family members and clients have a need to talk in an environment of acceptance and understanding. D) The client is too ashamed.
The nurse determines that an older client is in the medical care contact stage of an illness. What did the client demonstrate to cause the nurse to make this decision?
1. The client asked if the illness can be treated or recovery is possible. 2. The client asked if the symptoms experienced are a part of an illness. 3. The client asked if the symptoms can be explained in plain language. 4. The client stated that the illness is not acceptable and wants a second opinion. 5. The client stated that treatment is accepted and will be completed as identified.
Path-goal theory is similar to the situational approach in that
a. Path-goal does not suggest leaders should be flexible b. Path-goal does not take followers into consideration c. Path-goal requires leaders to adapt to followers' needs d. Path-goal and situational both take the work setting into account