Which Information Regarding Substance Abuse Is Important for the Nurse

question 35

Multiple Choice

Which information regarding substance abuse is important for the nurse to understand?

• A) Although cigarette smoking causes a number of health problems, it has little direct effect on maternity-related health.
• B) Women, ages 21 to 34 years, have the highest rates of specific alcohol-related problems.
• C) Coffee is a stimulant that can interrupt body functions and has been related to birth defects.
• D) Prescription psychotherapeutic drugs taken by the mother do not affect the fetus; otherwise, they would not have been prescribed.

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Definitions:

Power Distance

A cultural dimension that reflects the extent to which less powerful members of organizations and institutions accept and expect power to be distributed unequally.

Equality

The state or quality of being equal, especially in status, rights, and opportunities.

Power Distance

A cultural dimension that describes the extent to which members of a society accept and expect power to be distributed unequally.

Expertise

Specialized skill or knowledge in a particular field, gained through education, experience, or training.