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karen · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

Which action is most important for the nurse to take before providing care for substance abusers?

a. Become familiar with self-help programs.
b. Examine personal bias relative to sub-stance abuse.
c. Become knowledgeable about theories of addiction.
d. Ensure consistency with each patient.

Question 2

Which action best aids in successful rehabilitation from substance abuse?

a. The patient and family members collabo-rate to develop treatment goals.
b. The patient and family members accu-rately list signs of relapse.
c. The patient and family members commit to discarding all drugs and paraphernalia.
d. The patient and family members commit to a 12-step program.

SAUXC · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
Nurses must first determine their own biases and attitude toward substance abuse and substance abusers before they can relate effectively with the patient. Familiarization with resources and knowledge about theories of addiction are tools of lesser importance. Consistency with patients occurs while providing care to substance abusers.

Answer to Question 2

A
Collaboration is basic for success of rehabilitation. The patient and family must be part of the decision-making process for the formulation of treatment goals. While it is important to be aware of signs of relapse and essential to discard any paraphernalia and a 12-step program could be helpful, it is most important for the patient and family members to be active participants in the treatment plan.