The nurse counsels a college student who admits to frequent binge ...

[ereecah]

The nurse counsels a college student who admits to frequent binge drinking. Based on her age and environment, the most likely reason for this student's binge drinking is to:
 
  A) Deal with family dysfunction
  B) Cope with violence
  C) Escape painful emotions
  D) Enhance mood or affective state

Question 2

During an assessment, a teenager reveals a 2-year history of inhalant use. Using knowledge that fumes may be inhaled through the mouth, this will achieve a state of intoxication similar to:
 
  A) Alcohol
  B) Cannabis
  C) Cocaine
  D) Morphine

[jojobee318]

Answer to Question 1

Ans: D
Feedback:
Unlike their younger peers, who may use alcoholic beverages to cope with family dysfunction, violence, or painful emotions, college students are more likely to engage in heavy or binge drinking to enhance their mood or affective state.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A
Feedback:
Fumes may be inhaled through the mouth, referred to by adolescents as huffing, or the nose (sniffing), to achieve a state of intoxication similar to that of alcohol, not cannabis, codeine, or morphine.

[ereecah]

Excellent

[jackie]

Gracias!