A New 21-Year-Old Patient Who Is Scheduled for an Annual

question 2

Multiple Choice

A new 21-year-old patient who is scheduled for an annual physical examination arrives in the clinic smelling of cigarette smoke and carrying a pack of cigarettes. Which action will the nurse plan to take?

• A) Urge the patient to quit smoking as soon as possible.
• B) Avoid confronting the patient about smoking at this time.
• C) Wait for the patient to start the discussion about quitting smoking.
• D) Explain that the "cold turkey" method is most effective in stopping smoking.

Identify the importance of early environmental factors and intervention strategies on the outcome of neurodevelopmental disorders.

Recognize the role of multidisciplinary teams in the assessment and diagnosis of neurodevelopmental disorders.

Understand the misconceptions and changing perspectives on the causation of autism spectrum disorder.

Grasp the key symptoms and behaviors associated with autism and how they manifest in communication and social interaction.

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Definitions:

Hypothesis

Testable statement about two or more variables and the relationship between them.

Scientific Method

A systematic approach to research where a problem is identified, relevant data are gathered, a hypothesis is formulated from the data, and the hypothesis is empirically tested.

Generate a Hypothesis

The process of formulating a testable statement or prediction based on observations and theoretical insights.

Draw Conclusions

The process of analyzing the results of a study or data to form a judgment or insight about the hypothesis or research question.