Studies in the Mid-1970s Indicated That of the American Soldiers

question 18

Multiple Choice

Studies in the mid-1970s indicated that of the American soldiers who used heroin on a regular basis in Vietnam,__________.

• A)about 50 percent continued after returning home
• B)about 50 percent ended up as drug-abuse counselors
• C)very few of them continued after returning home
• D)heroin use increased after they had returned home

---

Definitions:

Nursing Diagnosis

The clinical judgment concerning a human response to health conditions/life processes, or vulnerability for that response, by an individual, family, group, or community that provides the basis for selection of nursing interventions.

Intravenous Antibiotics

Medications administered directly into a vein to treat bacterial infections more effectively than oral antibiotics.

Cultural Preferences

The tendencies of individuals from a particular culture to favor certain behaviors, dietary choices, health practices, or beliefs.

Ineffective Breathing Pattern

A condition characterized by an inadequate or unsatisfactory respiratory process, resulting in insufficient ventilation.