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During a cultural assessment, a patient states, “In my culture, it is common to use herbal remedies before seeking medical treatment.” What is the most appropriate initial response by the nurse?

Which of the following drugs are more likely to be abused by adolescents and young adults?

Which of the following is a true statement about dementia as discussed in the course by Trahan and Ripley?

What statements are correct when working with a patient with symptoms of anxiety and a substance use disorder?

A nurse is reviewing his assignments for the shift. Patient Micheal has been admitted with a significant history (20+ years) of chronic alcohol use. The nurse notes the patient has had blood work drawn on the previous shift. The labs included Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) level, Liver Function Tests, and Albumin level. The Vitamin B1 levels and albumin were critically low while the liver function test showed evidence of liver dysfunction. Which of the following diagnoses is the nurse suspecting the provider is screening for with these interventions?

A 50-year old presents to the occupational therapy clinic following a recent stroke. When asked to draw a clock face, a patient draws the following image:  Which of the following was most likely impacted by the stroke?

A nurse working in a pediatric oncology unit has been experiencing difficulty sleeping, intrusive thoughts about patients, and a feeling of emotional numbness. These symptoms are consistent with which condition?

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A 14-year-old male is currently participating in an in-patient eating disorder treatment program. The patient’s BMI was 15 upon admission, and he consumed approximately 800 calories daily for approximately 12-13 months. As the patient begins to increase caloric intake, which of the following is the patient at risk for?

What type of brain injury is most likely affecting Kaia’s patient, who has worsened vision and intermittent blindness after a TBI?