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penza

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A client diagnosed with chronic alcohol use disorder is being discharged from an inpatient treatment facility after detoxification.
 
  Which client outcome related to Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) would be most appropriate for a nurse to discuss with the client during discharge teaching? A. After discharge, the client will immediately attend 90 AA meetings in 90 days.
  B. After discharge, the client will rely on an AA sponsor to help control alcohol cravings.
  C. After discharge, the client will incorporate family in AA attendance.
  D. After discharge, the client will seek appropriate deterrent medications through AA.

Question 2

A client with moderate Alzheimer's disease is living with her grown daughter. Which of the following statements by the daughter indicates the need for intervention by the nurse?
 
  A) It's distressing when my mother forgets my name.
  B) I wish my sister would come to visit more often.
  C) Mother won't let anyone else do anything for her.
  D) Taking care of my mother is a big responsibility.



Jadwiga9

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Answer to Question 1

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The most appropriate client outcome for the nurse to discuss during discharge teaching is attending 90 AA meetings in 90 days after discharge. AA is a major self-help organization for the treatment of alcoholism. It accepts alcoholism as an illness and promotes total abstinence as the only cure.

Answer to Question 2

C
Feedback: When the caregiver feels as though no one else can provide care, the risk for role strain is markedly increased. Answers A, B, and D are normal responses to a family member of a client with moderate Alzheimer's disease.



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