Which Action Is Most Important for the Nurse to Take

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which action is most important for the nurse to take before providing care for substance abusers?

• A) Become familiar with self-help programs.
• B) Examine personal bias relative to substance abuse.
• C) Become knowledgeable about theories of addiction.
• D) Ensure consistency with each patient.

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Definitions:

Adrenal Gland

A pair of endocrine glands that sit just above the kidneys and produce hormones such as adrenaline and cortisol, which help control heart rate, blood pressure, and other bodily functions.

Hormones

Chemical messengers produced by glands in the body that regulate physiological functions and behavior by traveling through the bloodstream to target organs.

Bloodstream

The network of blood vessels through which blood circulates in the body.

Secreted

The process by which substances are produced and discharged from a cell, gland, or organ for a particular function in the organism or for excretion.