Author Question: During the acute stabilization phase, what is the primary nursing goal? A) Safety and medical ... (Read 31 times)

hubes95 · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

During the acute stabilization phase, what is the primary nursing goal?

A) Safety and medical detoxification
B) Relapse prevention
C) Education of the client and family
D) Establishing a treatment relationship

Question 2

Barriers to effective treatment of a client with a dual diagnosis include which of the following?

A) Transference, finances, and family issues
B) Countertransference, stigma of mental illness, and underlying health problems
C) Physical status and financial instability
D) Comorbid physical illnesses and alcohol intoxication

firehawk60 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: A
During the acute stabilization phase, a safe environment is provided for clients who are at risk for suicidal or homicidal ideation, exhibit psychotic disorganization, or exhibit clinical symptoms of other serious psychiatric disorders, such as PTSD or bipolar disorder. In addition, the medical needs of clients who require detoxification, such as the pregnant client who continues to abuse substances, or have an exacerbated medical disorder or illness that interferes with outpatient treatment, such as the client with HIV infection who is addicted to pain medication, are met.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: B
Many barriers to treatment of clients with dual diagnoses, such as countertransference, misunderstandings about and the stigmatization of mental illness, and underlying health issues, have been identified.