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fnuegbu · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

A client brought to the emergency department after an automobile accident tells the nurse that she
attended a cocktail party and consumed four drinks over the last hour.

Her blood alcohol level is 150
mg/dL (0.15 mg) and she describes herself as tipsy.. What conclusion can the nurse draw?
a. The client is intoxicated.
b. The client has a problem of alcohol dependence.
c. The client's blood alcohol is in the dangerous-to-life range.
d. Insufficient data are present to draw any conclusion.

Question 2

Which remark would the nurse expect to hear during the mature stage of group therapy?

a. How do I know you people will not tell others what I say?
b. I am uncomfortable because two people seem to have more power in this group
than the rest of us..
c. If we are all going to benefit, we have to make sure that everyone gets a chance
to share feelings..
d. Telling you about that problem has made me feel better. I appreciate the support
and suggestions..

kthug · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
The client's blood alcohol level indicates she is intoxicated. Because her behavior and the blood
alcohol level correspond, one can assume the client does not have a high tolerance to alcohol. Option
B is not a conclusion that can be drawn. Option C is not a true statement. The blood alcohol level for
coma and death is 0.40 to 0.50 mg. Option D is incorrect. A conclusion can be drawn.

Answer to Question 2

D
In the mature stage members actively participate to help each individual to accomplish goals. Option
A, an issue of confidentiality, would be heard during the initial stage. Option B, an issue of power,
would be heard during the working stage. Option C is an issue of norming and would be seen in the
initial stage.