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The nurse monitoring a client who is an alcoholic, plans nutritional teaching to prevent:
 
  1. infertility.
  2. osteoporosis.
  3. Korsakoff's syndrome.
  4. cirrhosis.

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a client who is withdrawing from amphetamine abuse. The nurse determines that a goal of care has been met when the client:
 
  1. has an increased heart rate.
  2. is in a bad mood.
  3. gains weight.
  4. is more irritable.



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: 3

1. Infertility is an issue with the alcoholic that cannot be prevented by adequate nutrition.
2. Osteoporosis develops as a result of damage to the musculoskeletal system.
3. Korsakoff's syndrome is caused by a deficiency of the B vitamins.
4. Cirrhosis of the liver results from alcohol-induced liver damage.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: 3

1. Amphetamines are a CNS stimulant. The nurse would observe for the heart rate to decrease to normal.
2. During withdrawal, the client is generally depressed, and the nurse would assess for a normal mood as a goal.
3. The client on amphetamines loses weight as every system speeds up. The weight gain would indicate that the client is meeting a goal.
4. The nurse would expect less irritability with improvement.



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