The nurse is concerned that a patient being seen in the mental health clinic for psychosis is at risk for substance abuse. What assessment findings support this nurse's concern?
Select all that apply.
1. age 19
2. male gender
3. younger siblings in high school
4. mother in rehabilitation for heroin
5. recently terminated from employer
Correct Answer: 1, 2, 4, 5
Patients with co-occurring disorders are more likely to be unemployed younger males living in unstable conditions with more than one psychiatric diagnosis and a personality disorder. There is no evidence to support having younger siblings in high school increases the risk for substance abuse.
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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A) identification of health problems. B) verification of wellness issues. C) application of nursing diagnosis. D) problem-solving approach.
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a. Hydrostatic pressure pulls fluid by negative pressure into the blood vessel b. Hydrostatic pressure is governed by the effects of the plasma protein content c. Hydrostatic pressure decreases as blood pressure increases d. Hydrostatic pressure is the mechanical pressure against the vessel wall that pulls water out of the