A Patient Says, "I Went Out Drinking Only One Time

question 35

Multiple Choice

A patient says, "I went out drinking only one time last week.At least I'm trying to change." The nurse responds, "I appreciate your effort, but you agreed to abstain from alcohol completely." The nurse's response demonstrates the ability to manage what potential patient centered problem?

• A) Cognitive restructuring
• B) Manipulation
• C) Hostility
• D) Denial

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Definitions:

Efferent Arteriole

A small blood vessel that carries blood away from the glomerulus of the kidney after filtration has occurred.

Peritubular Capillaries

Tiny blood vessels that surround the tubules in the kidney, involved in reabsorption and secretion during urine formation.

Efferent Arteriole

A small blood vessel that leads away from the glomerulus of the kidney after filtration has occurred, playing a role in regulating blood pressure and filtration rate.

Cortical Radiate Vein

Veins within the kidney that transport blood away from the nephrons.