A Client with an Excessive Alcohol Intake Has a Reduced

question 2

Multiple Choice

A client with an excessive alcohol intake has a reduced amount of antidiuretic hormone (ADH) .The nurse anticipates the client will exhibit:

• A) Hematuria
• B) An increased blood pressure
• C) Dry mucous membranes
• D) A low serum sodium level

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Definitions:

Upward Social Comparisons

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Social Comparison Theory

A theory suggesting that individuals determine their own worth based on how they stack up against others.

Academic Self-concept

An individual's perceptions, beliefs, and feelings about their academic abilities and potential, influencing motivation and performance in educational settings.

Motivation

The process that initiates, guides, and maintains goal-oriented behaviors, driven by the desire to fulfill a need or achieve a goal.