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A preceptor nurse is discussing the substance abuse program with a new graduate nurse. The new graduate nurse asks the preceptor what is the most important initial outcome for clients in substance abuse programs.
 
  Which of the following is the best answer from the preceptor? 1. Make a moral inventory of self
  2. Make amends for people they have hurt
  3. Overcome denial
  4. Learn problem-solving

Question 2

The nurse is working with a client who is striving to meet the goal of psychiatric rehabilitation. The nurse knows the client is most likely to meet goals when:
 
  1. Strengths and needs are acknowledged.
  2. The nurse takes care of all the client's needs.
  3. The client states he wants to go home.
  4. The client wants family involved in recovery.



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Answer to Question 1

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Rationale: The initial outcome for clients in substance abuse programs is to overcome denial. Clients will be unable to participate fully in a recovery program until they can admit that they have a substance abuse problem, admit the extent of that problem, and acknowledge how it has impacted their life. Learning problem-solving is a later outcome for a substance abuse program. Making a moral inventory and making amends are the fourth and eighth steps of Alcoholics Anonymous and would not be initial outcomes.

Answer to Question 2

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Rationale: Clients are more likely to be able to strive for and achieve treatment goals with an acknowledgement of their strengths and their needs. The client will grow dependent on the nurse who takes care of all the client's needs and this will not help to meet the goals of rehabilitation. The client stating he/she wants to go home or wanting the family involved in recovery are not proven methods for client's meeting their rehabilitative goals.





 

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