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EY67

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You are socializing with a group of nurses who you work with on a routine basis. Terri is getting very loud and tells you that she usually has six or eight beers most evenings.
 
  She is defensive about your reaction to the amount of alcohol she consumes. She says, I have days where I can't remember what happened the night before, sure, but only once in a while. If you were Terri's friend, the best action you could suggest to her would be:
  A.
  Maybe you should stop at four beers, Terri.
  B.
  I won't tell your husband what you told me.
  C.
  It sounds to me like your drinking is getting out of control. I can't continue to socialize with you if you continue to drink this much.
  D.
  Terri, I will call AA for you when you are ready.

Question 2

You are caring for a patient who has a long history of alcohol abuse. Recently, this patient went on a 5-day drinking binge, of which she has no memory. This is an example of:
 
  A.
  Selective memory.
  B.
  Wernicke's syndrome.
  C.
  Blackout.
  D.
  Denial.



whitcassie

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Response C is reality based and avoids any enabling behavior that reinforce/support her drinking. The other responses are enabling.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Blackouts are indications of advanced alcoholism when the person has no memory of recent events.



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