The nurse understands that when working with a client, the following need to be assessed and are leading social determinants of health as per the World Health Organization?

Choice A rationale

Marijuana's legal status varies by state, and its cultural acceptance is inconsistent, reflecting ongoing debates regarding its medical and recreational use.

Choice B rationale

Caffeine is legal and widely accepted across the United States, with its inclusion in cultural practices such as coffee consumption, despite its potential for dependence.

Choice C rationale

Cocaine is classified as a Schedule II controlled substance, prohibited for recreational use, and associated with significant health and legal ramifications.

Choice D rationale

Opioids are prescription-controlled substances with strict legal limitations, often scrutinized due to their role in the ongoing opioid epidemic in the United States. .

Choice A rationale

Regular toileting prevents incontinence-related complications and reflects appropriate caregiving without any indications of elder abuse or misuse of caregiver authority.

Choice B rationale

Administering Valium without a prescription constitutes medication misuse, which is a form of elder abuse that can endanger the client’s health and violates ethical caregiving practices.

Choice C rationale

Feeding baby food due to swallowing difficulties may indicate proper adaptation to the client's needs, assuming there are no signs of neglect or harm in the caregiving approach.

Choice D rationale

Transitioning an elderly person into a safer home environment demonstrates responsible caregiving and does not inherently suggest any evidence of elder abuse.