Author Question: A nurse is assessing a client for addiction. Which of the following primary symptoms of addic-tion ... (Read 73 times)

jon_i · **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

annierak · **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.