The Nurse Encourages a Substance Abuser to Join a Support

question 17

Multiple Choice

The nurse encourages a substance abuser to join a support group because the purpose of a support group is to: (Select all that apply.)

• A)provide healthy relationships.
• B)offer opportunity to practice new coping skills.
• C)decrease stress and anxiety.
• D)improve social skills.
• E)provide opportunity for catharsis.
• F)None of the above.

Recognize the legal protections provided to employees under FMLA.

Understand the concept and implications of spoofing in electronic communications.

Recognize the legal restrictions on polygraph and lie detector tests in the workplace.

Identify the circumstances under which postaccident testing is considered and its relevance to safety-sensitive positions.

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Definitions:

Tuskegee Syphilis Study

A notorious and unethical study conducted by the U.S. Public Health Service on African American men in Tuskegee, Alabama, to study the progression of untreated syphilis.

African-American Men

A demographic group referring to men who identify as Black or African American, often the subject of discussions around health disparities and social challenges in the United States.

Untreated Syphilis

A syphilis infection that has not received medical treatment, potentially leading to serious health consequences, including end-stage syphilis.

Health Care System

An organized network of institutions, resources, and healthcare providers focused on delivering healthcare services to meet the health needs of populations.