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kwoodring

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A client is treated for acute chemical intoxication and is preparing to be discharged back to a community treatment setting. The nurse's discharge planning is BEST focused on:
 
  a. persuading the client to adopt the view that continued illicit chemical use is harmful
  b. supporting the client to make his or her own choices that are helpful to recovery
  c. distracting the client until the proper authorities arrive to take custody of the client
  d. providing the minimum referrals to not waste limited resources

Question 2

While stuck in traffic, a cab driver unexpectedly begins to feel lightheaded, tremulous, and sweaty. His heart begins pounding and his breathing becomes rapid and labored. He thinks that he is having a heart attack.
 
  Driving on the shoulder of the road, he immediately heads for an emergency department. An extensive cardiac workup reveals no abnormalities. Which diagnosis should a nurse anticipate that a physician will assign to this client?
  A) Generalized anxiety disorder
  B) A specific phobia
  C) Posttraumatic stress disorder
  D) A panic attack



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Answer to Question 1

B
The nurse discharging a client after treatment for acute chemical intoxication would plan to focus on supporting the client to make his or her own choices that are helpful to recovery. Recovery is the responsibility of the client since he or she has the power to make life changes.

Answer to Question 2

D





 

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