Author Question: The nurse is teaching a client prescribed acamprosate calcium. Which of the following client ... (Read 28 times)

fasfsadfdsfa · **on:** Jul 24, 2018

The nurse is teaching a client prescribed acamprosate calcium. Which of the following client comments indicates a need for further teaching?

a. It is an effective treatment of alcohol abuse.
b. It is not habit forming.
c. It will help me cut down on my alcohol intake.
d. It will not eliminate my withdrawal symptoms.

Question 2

If evidence of substance abuse is found in a person presenting to an emergency department:

a. that person should be referred to a medical outpatient clinic for a workup.
b. that person should be confronted directly about abuse.
c. the family should be contacted immediately to verify the abuse.
d. that person should be referred to a detoxification program.

vkodali · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 24, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C

Feedback
A Incorrect: This demonstrates client understanding.
B Incorrect: This demonstrates client understanding.
C Correct: Acamprosate calcium has not shown evidence of effectiveness in clients who have not stopped consuming alcohol.
D Incorrect: This demonstrates client understanding.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B

Feedback
A Incorrect: This is not an appropriate nursing action.
B Correct: Experienced primary care practitioners suggest confronting the client.
C Incorrect: This is not an appropriate action.
D Incorrect. Although perhaps appropriate later, this is not the appropriate first action.