There are several risk factors for substance abuse and addiction in individual people and populations. There is a class presentation that you are preparing on biopsychosocial factors in substance use disorder
Using your knowledge of biopsychosocial factors, what risk factor should be included in the list?
A) Age
B) Gender
C) Family history
D) Middle class
C
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A 56-year-old male has a blood pressure reading of 146/96 mm Hg. Upon hearing the reading, he exclaims, "My pressure has never been this high. Will I need to take medication to reduce it?" Which of the following responses by the nurse would be b
A) "Yes, hypertension is prevalent among males; it's fortunate we caught this during your routine examination." B) "We'll need to reevaluate your blood pressure because your age places you at high risk for hypertension." C) "A single elevated blood pressure doesn't confirm hypertension. You'll need to have your blood pressure reassessed several times before a diagnosis can be made." D) "You have no need to worry. Your pressure is probably elevated because you're in the doctor's office."
Which are the most common adverse reactions to antifungal medications? (Select all that apply.)
a. Nausea b. Vomiting c. Headache d. Diarrhea e. Bloating
A woman with type 1 diabetes is being seen for her first prenatal examination. Which information should the nurse include in the woman's care plan?
A) Teaching the signs and symptoms of preeclampsia B) Explaining the fetal risk of microsomia C) Discussing symptoms of placental abruption to report D) Reinforcing that there will be no risk to the fetus
As a nurse in labor and delivery, you are caring for a Muslim woman during the active phase of labor. You note that when you touch her, she quickly draws away. You should
a. Continue to touch her as much as you need to while providing care. b. Assume that she doesn't like you and decrease your time with. c. Limit touching to a minimum, as this may not be acceptable in her culture. d. Ask the charge nurse to reassign you to another patient.