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james

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When differentiating alcohol abuse from alcohol dependence using DSM-IV-TR criteria, the nurse teaches that the term alcohol abuse is used when the individual does which of the following?
 
  A) The individual experiences withdrawal symptoms and frequent intoxication.
  B) The individual continues to use alcohol despite knowledge of having a problem.
  C) The individual ingests large amounts of alcohol over a longer than intended period of time.
  D) The individual is unable to cut down or control the use of alcohol.

Question 2

An adult male is admitted to the inpatient detoxification unit for acute alcohol withdrawal and is experiencing diaphoresis, tachycardia, and illusions. An appropriate nursing diagnosis for the client at this time is what?
 
  A) Sensory perceptual alterations related to alcohol withdrawal
  B) Altered cardiac output related to hypertension
  C) Altered neurologic status related to seizures
  D) Paranoid schizophrenia related to delusions


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micaelaswann

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Reply #1 on: Jul 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Ans: B
Alcohol abuse is diagnosed when the individual continues to use alcohol despite knowledge of having a problem. The other three choices are all indicative of alcohol dependence.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A
The only diagnosis that is supported by the data given is that of sensory perceptual alterations (illusions) related to alcohol withdrawal.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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