Which information regarding substance abuse is important for the nurse to understand?

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Question 1 of 5

Which information regarding substance abuse is important for the nurse to understand?

A. Cigarette smoking has little effect on maternity-related health. B. Women, ages 21 to 34 years, have the highest rates of specific alcohol-related problems. C. Coffee is a stimulant that has been related to birth defects. D. Prescription psychotherapeutic drugs do not affect the fetus.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 2 of 5

A 62-year-old woman has not been to the clinic for an annual examination for 5 years. What should the nurse do to facilitate a positive health care experience for this client?

A. Remind the woman that she is long overdue for her examination. B. Carefully listen, and allow extra time for this woman's health history interview. C. Reassure the woman that a nurse practitioner is just as good as her old physician. D. Encourage the woman to talk about the death of her husband and her fears about her own death.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 3 of 5

Which statement by the client indicates that she understands BSE?

A. I will examine both breasts in two different positions.' B. I will examine my breasts 1 week after my menstrual period starts.' C. I will examine only the outer upper area of the breast.' D. I will use the palm of the hand to perform the examination.'

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 4 of 5

What is the primary theme of the feminist perspective regarding violence against women?

A. Role of testosterone as the underlying cause of men's violent behavior B. Basic human instinctual drive toward aggression C. Male dominance and coercive control over women D. Cultural norm of violence in Western society

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 5 of 5

Intervention for the sexual abuse survivor is often not attempted by maternity and women's health nurses because of the concern about increasing the distress of the woman and the lack of expertise in counseling. What initial intervention is appropriate and most important in facilitating the woman's care?

A. Initiating a referral to an expert counselor B. Setting limits on what the client discloses C. Listening and encouraging therapeutic communication skills D. Acknowledging the nurse's discomfort to the client as an expression of empathy

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

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