The Nurse Is Aware That Before Nurses Can Be Effective

question 25

Multiple Choice

The nurse is aware that before nurses can be effective in dealing with substance abusers,nurses must:

• A)be familiar with self-help programs.
• B)examine their own bias relative to substance abuse.
• C)be knowledgeable about theories of addiction.
• D)be consistent.

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Definitions:

Throbbing Ache

A persistent and often pulsating pain that may indicate an underlying condition or injury.

Slow Fibers

Muscle fibers characterized by their slow contraction speed and a high capacity for endurance through efficient energy use.

Unmyelinated

Refers to nerve fibers that lack a myelin sheath, affecting the speed of electric signal transmission in the nervous system.

Receptors Located

Sites on a cell or nerve that respond to specific stimuli, such as hormones, neurotransmitters, or environmental changes.