The Nurse Is Interviewing a Client Who Reports That He

question 17

Multiple Choice

The nurse is interviewing a client who reports that he drinks alcohol when snorting cocaine.This client is experiencing:

• A) Drug addiction
• B) Polysubstance use
• C) Drug and alcohol abuse
• D) Indiscriminate drug use

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Definitions:

Homophobia

The irrational fear, dislike, hatred, intolerance, and ignorance toward and the marginalization of non-heterosexuals.

Heterosexism

Heterosexism is the discrimination or prejudice against homosexuals on the assumption that heterosexuality is the norm, often manifesting in societal attitudes, institutional policies, and practices.

Heteronormativity

Examines the ways in which heterosexuality is produced as a natural, unproblematic, taken-for-granted phenomenon that is maintained and reinforced through the everyday actions of individuals and through dominant social institutions.

Compulsory Heterosexuality

The assumption that men and women are innately attracted to one another both emotionally and sexually and that heterosexuality is natural and normal.