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Bernana

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A client is receiving methadone maintenance therapy. After teaching the client about this treatment, the nurse determines that the teaching was successful when the client states which of the following?
 
  A) I can have a glass of wine with dinner if I choose.
  B) I should eat small frequent meals if I get nauseated.
  C) I should take the drug on an empty stomach.
  D) I might experience diarrhea with this drug.

Question 2

A client diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder comes to a nurses' station at 11:00 p.m., requesting to phone a lawyer to discuss filing for a divorce. The unit rules state that no phone calls are permitted after 10:00 p.m.
 
  Which nursing reply is most appropriate? A. Go ahead and use the phone. I know this pending divorce is stressful.
  B. You know better than to break the rules. I'm surprised at you.
  C. It is after the 10:00 p.m. phone curfew. You will be able to call tomorrow.
  D. The decision to divorce should not be considered until you have had a good night's sleep.


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Harbringer

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Reply #1 on: Jul 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

C
The most appropriate response by the staff is to restate the unit rules in a calm, assertive manner. Because of the probability of manipulative behavior in this client population, it is imperative to maintain consistent application of rules.


Bernana

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Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
Wow, this really help

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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