Mike and Jody Are Concerned Because Their College-Aged Son, Wes

question 18

Multiple Choice

Mike and Jody are concerned because their college-aged son, Wes, binge drinks. Research indicates that

• A) Wes is likely to drink and drive and have unprotected sex.
• B) Wes is exceptionally unusual. Less than 1 percent of college students binge drink.
• C) Wes will continue to drink like this when he is over 30 years old.
• D) Wes has probably been a binge drinker since junior high school.

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Definitions:

Hypercapnia

An elevated level of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the blood, typically indicative of respiratory failure or dysfunction.

Lateral Position

A body position where an individual lies on either their right or left side.

Hung Over

A condition characterized by various unpleasant physiological effects following excessive consumption of alcoholic beverages, typically including headache, nausea, and lethargy.

Surfactant

A substance that reduces surface tension between two liquids, or between a liquid and a gas, used extensively in medical treatment, especially in neonatal care to aid in breathing.