A Young Adult Patient Is Admitted to the Hospital for Evaluation

question 15

Multiple Choice

A young adult patient is admitted to the hospital for evaluation of severe weight loss. The nurse admitting this patient notes that the patient has missing teeth and severe tooth decay. The patient's blood pressure is 160/98 mm Hg. The patient has difficulty answering questions and has trouble remembering simple details. The nurse suspects abuse of which substance?

• A) Cocaine
• B) Ecstasy
• C) Marijuana
• D) Methamphetamine

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Definitions:

Cultural Factors

Elements related to the shared beliefs, values, norms, and practices that influence the behavior, perceptions, and interactions of individuals within a particular group or society.

Biological Factors

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Early Socialization

The process through which young individuals learn and adopt the norms, values, behaviors, and social skills appropriate to their society.

Information Processing Perspective

A psychological approach examining how humans encode, process, store, and retrieve information.