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Primary prevention of substance abuse focuses mainly on which of these groups?
 
  a. school-age children c. anyone who is presently using drugs
  b. adolescents d. current drug abusers

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An older adult client had a colon resection 8 days ago. The client experiences a gush of serosanguinous drainage from the wound, feels the abdominal incision give, and calls the nurse. Viscera are protruding from the wound.
 
  Which of these actions must the nurse take FIRST? a. Cover the viscera with sterile saline dressings.
  b. Notify the surgeon of the situation.
  c. Place the client on NPO, and begin preparation for emergency surgery.
  d. Place the client in the semi-Fowler's position.



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Answer to Question 1

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Family relationships play a big factor: Families in which positive parent-child relationships exist generally experience less substance abuse, whereas lack of closeness or involvement between parents and children may lead to substance abuse.

Answer to Question 2

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Evisceration occurs when the wound edges separate completely and the viscera protrudes from the wound. The first nursing action is to protect the wound by covering the viscera with sterile saline dressings and notifying the surgeon immediately.



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Both answers were spot on, thank you once again



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