Which statement best describes the cause of substance dependence?
A) An individual's social and cultural environment is the most critical factor because behaviors are patterned accordingly.
B) Multiple factors may be at work, including biological, psychological, and sociocultural factors.
C) Evidence of a genetic link accounts for most cases of the disorder.
D) Reinforcing properties of the substance encourage the progression from use to abuse.
B
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1. Adhere to a healthier diet. 2. Memorize isolated facts. 3. Exercise three times per week. 4. Consume fewer processed foods. 5. Recite a list of heart-healthy foods.
The nurse teaching the expectant parents about the placenta also talks about the circulation and how the fetus gets its oxygen. She will include in this teaching which important fact?
1. The placenta functions as the lungs for the fetus. 2. The fetus obtains its oxygen from the amniotic fluid. 3. The fetus receives its oxygen by osmosis from the mother's bloodstream. 4. Fetal circulation delivers the highest amount of oxygen to the abdomen and lower body of the fetus.
The nurse is preparing to assist a client with ambulation and knows a gait belt may not be appropriate to use for a client with which condition?
A. A client wearing a knee brace. B. A client who uses a walker for ambulation. C. A client who has a large abdominal incision. D. A client who has vertigo.
A patient with a psychiatric history is communicating using made-up words and indicates he doesn't care about anything. This patient would most likely be
1. demonstrating symptoms of depression. 2. demonstrating positive symptoms of schizophrenia. 3. demonstrating negative symptoms of schizophrenia. 4. demonstrating symptoms of bipolar disorder.