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torybrooks

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on: Jul 11, 2018
If the patient tells the nurse, I'm not an alcoholic. I can stop whenever I want to, the nurse's most therapeutic response is:
 
  a. Well, why don't you?
  b. Hasn't alcohol use interfered with your employment?
  c. A positive attitude like that is a good start.
  d. What would you call alcoholism?

Question 2

The nurse instructs an alcoholic patient that consuming alcohol while taking disulfiram (Antabuse) will result in severe:
 
  a. nausea.
  b. blackouts.
  c. headaches.
  d. hypertension.


ricroger

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B
When the addicted person presents denial, the nurse should use techniques to set limits on that behavior.

Answer to Question 2

A
When a person who is taking Antabuse consumes alcohol, severe nausea, tachycardia, shortness of breath, confusion, and dizziness are experienced. The drug is used as a form of aversion therapy.


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