Author Question: When designing a teaching plan for a patient taking disulfiram (Antabuse), a nurse should include an ... (Read 19 times)

jazziefee · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

When designing a teaching plan for a patient taking disulfiram (Antabuse), a nurse should include an explanation on the importance of avoiding certain over-the-counter substances.

With the appropriate instruction, which substance could the patient identify as being safe to use? a. Antacids
b. Mouthwash
c. Cough syrups
d. Cold medications

Question 2

To substantiate clinical practice the psychiatric nurse should place the greatest reliance on the _____ basis.

a. traditional
b. regulatory
c. evidence
d. philosophical/conceptual

Beatricemm · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
Substances that may potentially contain alcohol must be avoided. The use of antacids would be safe.

Answer to Question 2

C
Evidence-based practice includes research findings, performance data, and consensus recommendations of recognized experts. Apart from situations requiring a regulatory basis, the best basis to substantiate clinical practice is the evidence of well-established research findings. Such evidence reflects verifiable, replicable facts and relationships that have been exposed to stringent scientific criteria.