A Client with a History of Heavy Alcohol Use Is

question 32

Multiple Choice

A client with a history of heavy alcohol use is brought to an emergency department (ED) by family members who state that the client has had nothing to drink in the last 24 hours.Which client symptom should the nurse immediately report to the ED physician?

• A)Antecubital bruising
• B)Blood pressure of 180/100 mm Hg
• C)Mood rating of 2/10 on numeric scale
• D)Dehydration

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Definitions:

Stereotype

A fixed, oversimplified image or idea of a particular type of person or thing.

Cognitive Boxes

Mental frameworks and categories that individuals use to organize and interpret information, influencing perceptions and decision-making.

Prejudices

Preconceived opinions that are not based on reason or actual experience, often leading to unfair treatment or discrimination.

Scapegoating

The practice of singling out any party for unmerited negative treatment or blame as a way of distracting attention from the real causes of a problem.