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jon_i

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on: Jul 8, 2018
A nurse is assessing a client for addiction. Which of the following primary symptoms of addic-tion should the nurse recognize?
 
  a. Anger
  b. Apathy
  c. Denial
  d. Violence

Question 2

A nurse is giving advice using the acronym FRAMES. Which of the following actions would most likely be taken by the nurse?
 
  a. Offer a suggestion as to how the behavior should change
  b. Provide clear guidance to change risky behavior
  c. Refer the client to a local support group
  d. Emphasize the need for others to support the client's change


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annierak

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Reply #1 on: Jul 8, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
In assessing for addiction, the nurse should be aware that a primary symptom of addiction is de-nial. Anger, apathy, and violence are not considered the primary symptoms of addiction.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Providing clear advice to change risky behavior is one of the elements of the FRAMES method of intervention, Aadvice. The other FRAMES are feedback, responsibility, menu, empathy, and self-efficacy.


jon_i

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Reply 2 on: Jul 8, 2018
:D TYSM

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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