A nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about heparin-induced thrombocytopenia. Which of the following risk factors for this disorder should the nurse include in the teaching?

A. The use-even one time-of any substance: Too broad and does not specify harm or misuse. Using a prescribed medication once wouldn't necessarily be misuse.

B. The use of a psychoactive compound/drug/substance in an amount or frequency that causes harm to the person or others. Defines misuse as harmful use impacting health or safety. Substance misuse involves using substances in a way that causes harm, which can include physical, psychological, or social consequences.

C. The use of any substance in a manner, situation, amount or frequency that can cause harm to users or to those around them: While this choice highlights potential harm, it lacks specificity regarding psychoactive substances. It’s a broader concept that may include non-psychoactive substances as well.

D. The use of a psychoactive compound/drug/substance that poses hazards to health and impacts all aspects of the client's life: This definition is comprehensive but not as succinct as choice B. It encompasses physical, psychological, and social consequences of substance misuse.

A. Client eats red meat daily: Red meat is a good source of iron. Daily consumption of red meat, if tolerated, would be less likely to be a risk factor.

B. Client has had gastric bypass surgery: Gastric bypass surgery can limit iron absorption from food.

C. Client has had treatment for gastrointestinal cancer: Treatments like surgery or radiation can damage the intestines, affecting iron absorption.

D. Client eats mostly prepackaged, processed foods: Processed foods are often low in iron content.

E. Client has ulcerative colitis: Chronic inflammatory bowel conditions like ulcerative colitis can lead to blood loss and iron deficiency. Can lead to malabsorption of nutrients, including iron.