The Nurse Is Collecting Data on Prenatal Clients at a Clinic

question 18

Multiple Choice

The nurse is collecting data on prenatal clients at a clinic on a Native American reservation in Arizona.One client has risk factors for substance abuse.What physical sign or signs did the nurse assess that suggest substance abuse in this client? Select all that apply.

• A) Dilated pupils
• B) Odor of alcohol on the breath
• C) Frequent accidents or falls
• D) Underweight
• E) Dressed in jeans and a t-shirt

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Definitions:

Antisocial Behaviors

Actions that harm or lack consideration for the well-being of others, often associated with antisocial personality disorder.

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

A psychiatric disorder that can occur in people who have experienced or witnessed a traumatic event, characterized by flashbacks, anxiety, and changes in mood and behavior.

Diminished Capacity

A legal defense where it is argued that a defendant was not fully able to understand their actions due to some form of mental impairment.

M'Naghten

A legal standard used to evaluate the criminal responsibility of a defendant claiming insanity, focusing on the ability to understand right from wrong at the time of the crime.