A Parent Says, "My Son and I Argue Constantly Since

question 12

Multiple Choice

A parent says, "My son and I argue constantly since he started using drugs. When I talk to him about not using drugs, he tells me to stay out of his business." What is the nurse's most appropriate first action?

• A) Educate the parent about stages of family development.
• B) Report the son to law enforcement authorities.
• C) Refer the son for substance abuse treatment.
• D) Make a referral for family therapy.

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Definitions:

Marginal Revenue

The increase in revenue resulting from the sale of one additional unit of output.

Profit-Maximizing

The process or strategy of adjusting production and pricing to achieve the highest possible profit within a market.

ATC

Average Total Cost; this refers to the total cost per unit of output incurred when producing goods or services.

Long-Run Equilibrium

A state in market conditions where all firms in a perfectly competitive industry earn zero economic profit, leading to the optimal distribution of resources in that industry.