The Client Has Chronic Alcoholism

question 17

Multiple Choice

The client has chronic alcoholism. He asks the nurse why his doctor put him on folic acid (Folvite) since he promised the doctor that he would stop drinking. What is the best response by the nurse?

• A) "You should ask your doctor since you promised him that you would not drink anymore."
• B) "You have been drinking instead of eating, and alcohol interferes with folate metabolism in your liver."
• C) "You need folic acid to make up for the vitamin B₁₂ deficiency that was caused by your alcoholism."
• D) "You need folic acid because you have not been compliant with taking your vitamins and attending Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) meetings."

Acknowledge the impact of biologically inherited temperament and behavioral styles on personality.

Understand the concept and implication of empirically derived tests in personality assessment.

Distinctly differentiate between introversion and shyness in terms of behavioral tendencies.

Comprehend the biological influences on personality traits, such as the role of brain arousal in extraversion and introversion.

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Definitions:

Double Consciousness

A term describing the internal conflict experienced by subjugated groups in an oppressive society, particularly the sense of looking at oneself through the eyes of a dominant culture.

Transference

In psychology, the process by which individuals project feelings, attitudes, or desires onto someone else, often unconsciously and rooted in previous relationships or experiences.

Disassociation

The process or state of disconnecting or detaching one's thoughts, feelings, or memories from oneself, often as a coping mechanism in response to stress or trauma.

Controlling Images

Media and societal stereotypes that shape perceptions and treatment of minority groups, often reinforcing power dynamics.