What Should the Nurse First Assess When Preparing to Teach

question 34

Multiple Choice

What should the nurse first assess when preparing to teach a patient and/or family member how to read a thermometer?

• A) The patient's actual temperature
• B) The patient's ability to manipulate the thermometer
• C) The family member's temperature
• D) The patient's ability to take a pulse and respiratory rate as well

Understand the substances with the highest relapse rates and their impact on individuals seeking recovery.

Identify the major challenges facing rehabilitation centers.

Analyze the effects of drug policy, including the "War on Drugs," on substance abuse trends in the United States.

Comprehend the DiClemente and Prochaska model of change and its stages relevant to addiction recovery.

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Definitions:

Clinical Scientists

are researchers or practitioners in the field of clinical psychology who apply scientific methods to study, understand, and treat psychological disorders.

Positive Correlation

A statistical relationship in which the values of two variables increase together or decrease together.

Negative Correlation

A statistical relationship in which the value of one variable increases while the other variable decreases.

Correlational Study

A type of research method that examines the relationship between two or more variables to determine whether they are associated or have a correlation, without implying causation.