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Charlie · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

The nurse speaks to a patient about treatment options for alcohol use disorder. The patient asks the nurse, What's Alcoholics Anonymous all about? Which reply by the nurse best describes Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)?

1. It is a group that learns about drinking from a group leader.
2. It is a form of group therapy led by a psychiatrist.
3. It is a group that advocates strong punishment for drunk drivers.
4. It is a self-help group that emphasizes sobriety.

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a patient with a substance use disorder who is admitted to the rehabilitation unit of the inpatient treatment facility. The nurse collaborates with the patient to establish and redefine mutual goals of treatment.

What is the primary purpose of this action?
1. It develops the nurse-patient relationship.
2. It allows the nurse to self-reflect.
3. It encourages patient responsibility.
4. It provides evaluation of outcomes.

yasmina · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer: 4
Explanation: Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is a self-help group whose key concept is that total abstinence is essential to recovery. AA is based on the fellowship among its members, and anyone who desires to stop using alcohol is welcome. The other answer choices do not correctly describe AA.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: 3
Explanation: The primary purpose of collaboration with the patient to establish and redefine mutual goals of treatment is to encourage patient responsibility. While this action may help to develop the nurse-patient relationship, this is not its primary purpose. The primary purpose of collaboration is not to allow the nurse to self-reflect, nor is it to provide evaluation of outcomes.