Which of the Following Nursing Statements Exemplify Important Insights That

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following nursing statements exemplify important insights that will promote effective intervention with clients diagnosed with substance use disorders? Select all that apply.

• A) "I am easily manipulated and need to work on this prior to caring for these clients."
• B) "Because of my father's alcoholism, I need to examine my attitude toward these clients."
• C) "Drinking is legal, so the diagnosis of substance use disorder is an infringement on client rights."
• D) "Opiate addicts are typically uneducated, unrefined individuals who will need a lot of education and social skills training."
• E) "I can fix clients diagnosed with substance use disorders as long as I truly care about them."

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Definitions:

Motivation Theorist

An individual who studies and develops concepts explaining why people are driven to meet certain needs or pursue particular goals.

Biological Needs

Essential physiological requirements that maintain life, such as the need for oxygen, food, water, and sleep.

Social Needs

Human needs that relate to interaction with others, including belonging, love, and affection, often positioned as essential for psychological well-being.

Motivation Theorists

Scholars and psychologists who study and explain the psychological processes that trigger, direct, and sustain human behavior towards attaining a goal.