When the Nurse Is Evaluating the Reliability of a Patient's

question 2

Multiple Choice

When the nurse is evaluating the reliability of a patient's responses,which of these statements would be correct? The patient:

• A) has a history of drug abuse and therefore is not reliable.
• B) provided consistent information and therefore is reliable.
• C) smiled throughout interview and therefore is assumed reliable.
• D) would not answer questions concerning stress and therefore is not reliable.

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Definitions:

Age Set

A social system where individuals within a specific age group, often born within a certain range of years, share common rights, duties, and identity.

Closed-Class Societies

Societies with rigid social structures that limit upward mobility and social movement between classes.

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Pertains to societies or social systems organized by a hierarchy of social classes or castes, where individuals' positions are determined by birth.

Open-Class Societies

Societies characterized by fluid social systems in which individuals can change their social status, class, or mobility through their actions, contributions, or achievements.