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A nurse who started recovering from alcohol abuse 3 months earlier is ready to return to work.
 
  When speaking with her therapist, she states she is nervous about how her coworkers will respond to her now that they all know I'm a drunk. Which of the following diagnoses best targets the problem implicit in the nurse's remarks?
  A) Anxiety related to situational crisis
  B) Situational Low Self-esteem related to medical condition
  C) Ineffective Coping related to long history of alcohol use
  D) Powerlessness related to perceived inability to change the opinions of others

Question 2

The nurse is speaking with a group of newly recovering alcoholics and drug users in an outpatient rehabilitation program. Which of the following issues should the nurse raise before the clients leave for the day?
 
  A) Remind them that substance dependency is a result of circumstances beyond their control
  B) Suggest that they try to confront estranged relationships or financial issues
  C) Help them to identify appropriate diversional activities
  D) Ask them to make a list of all the people they harmed during their addictions


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

Ans: B
Feedback:
Each client enters recovery with a different personality and psychosocial history. In most cases, however, the client's self-esteem may be low because he or she can no longer hide from the devastation caused by substance abuse and related behaviors. Guilt, shame, embarrassment, and despair are common feelings in the early stages of recovery.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: C
Feedback:
Clients in recovery typically have devoted much time to their addiction. Substance use is integral to their existence and occupies most of their leisure time. In some cases, it also takes up work and family time. During treatment, clients may find themselves lonely, bored, idle, or conflicted about what to do with so much free time. They need to plan activities to minimize the temptation to revert to alcohol or drug use.


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