Which Nursing Intervention Demonstrates an Understanding Regarding the Primary Form

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which nursing intervention demonstrates an understanding regarding the primary form of substance use disorder among older adults?

• A) Assessing the patient's hands and feet for the presence of both numbness and tingling
• B) Having the patient, "describe your relationship with you adult children, co-workers, and friends."
• C) Asking, "Please identify for me all the medications both prescribed and over the counter you regularly take."
• D) Evaluate the patient's understanding of the possible health risks that alcohol and medication abuse has on one's health

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Definitions:

LDL

Low-Density Lipoprotein, often referred to as "bad" cholesterol, which can lead to plaque buildup in arteries, increasing the risk of heart disease.

Peptidases

Enzymes that break down peptides into their component amino acids by cleaving the peptide bonds between them.

Intestinal Epithelial Cells

Cells lining the intestine that absorb nutrients, produce mucus, and form a barrier against pathogens.

Proteins

Large biomolecules or macromolecules consisting of one or more long chains of amino acid residues, serving a wide range of functions in organisms.