This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: Family members of an individual undergoing a 30-day alcohol rehabilitation program ask, How can we ... (Read 48 times)

jho37

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 531
on: Jul 11, 2018
Family members of an individual undergoing a 30-day alcohol rehabilitation program ask, How can we help? Select the nurse's best response.
 
  a. Alcoholism is a lifelong disease. Relapses are expected.
  b. Use search-and-destroy tactics to keep the home alcohol free.
  c. Prevent embarrassment by covering for your loved one's lapses.
  d. Make your loved one responsible for the consequences of his or her behavior.

Question 2

A combat veteran with TBI, depression, and anxiety begins new prescriptions for sertraline (Zoloft) and lorazepam (Ativan). In recognition of potential long-term repercussions, the nurse should provide teaching related to which topic?
 
  a. Nonpharmacologic strategies for managing anxiety
  b. Identifying signs and symptoms of hepatotoxicity
  c. Recognizing evidence of tardive dyskinesia
  d. Strategies for preventing obesity


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

mceravolo

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 349
Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D
Often the addicted individual has been enabled when others picked up the pieces for him or her. The individual never faced the consequences of his or her own behaviors. Learning to face those consequences is part of the recovery process. The other options are co-dependent behaviors or are of no help.

Answer to Question 2

A
Lorazepam is a benzodiazepine, which has a high probability of causing dependence if taken long term. The nurse should teach nonpharmacologic strategies for managing anxiety to facilitate the patient's readiness to discontinue the lorazepam. Tardive dyskinesia is associated with antipsychotic drugs. Weight gain is associated with atypical antipsychotic drugs. Hepatotoxicity is not a likely complication.


jho37

  • Member
  • Posts: 531
Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Excellent

kusterl

  • Member
  • Posts: 315
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Disorders that may affect pharmacodynamics include genetic mutations, malnutrition, thyrotoxicosis, myasthenia gravis, Parkinson's disease, and certain forms of insulin-resistant diabetes mellitus.

Did you know?

Once thought to have neurofibromatosis, Joseph Merrick (also known as "the elephant man") is now, in retrospect, thought by clinical experts to have had Proteus syndrome. This endocrine disease causes continued and abnormal growth of the bones, muscles, skin, and so on and can become completely debilitating with severe deformities occurring anywhere on the body.

Did you know?

All adverse reactions are commonly charted in red ink in the patient's record and usually are noted on the front of the chart. Failure to follow correct documentation procedures may result in malpractice lawsuits.

Did you know?

IgA antibodies protect body surfaces exposed to outside foreign substances. IgG antibodies are found in all body fluids. IgM antibodies are the first type of antibody made in response to an infection. IgE antibody levels are often high in people with allergies. IgD antibodies are found in tissues lining the abdomen and chest.

Did you know?

Before a vaccine is licensed in the USA, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reviews it for safety and effectiveness. The CDC then reviews all studies again, as well as the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Academy of Family Physicians. Every lot of vaccine is tested before administration to the public, and the FDA regularly inspects vaccine manufacturers' facilities.

The skimmers or perchers and their relatives form the Libellulidae, the largest dragonfly family in The skimmers or perchers and their relatives form the Libellulidae, the largest dragonfly family in
Bipolar disease. The term bipolar means “pertaining to two poles.” The individual with this form of Bipolar disease. The term bipolar means “pertaining to two poles.” The individual with this form of
The spectrum generated (b) is a family of peaks, with each successive peak The spectrum generated (b) is a family of peaks, with each successive peak
Facial Malformations in Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Facial Malformations in Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
Apple's Family Apple's Family
The family described in Example Case 2 The family described in Example Case 2
Video: Natural Selection, Species Isolation and Real World Example

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library