Ch 66 Addictions

A hospitalized client with a history of alcohol abuse tells the nurse "i am leaving now, i have to go. I don't want any more treatment. I have things that i have to do right away." The client has not been discharged and is scheduled for an important diagnostic test to be performed in 1 hour. After the nurse discusses the client's concerns with the client, the client dresses and begins to walk out of the hospital room. What action should the nurse take? 1. call the nursing supervisor 2. call security to block all exit areas 3. restrain the client until the HCP can be reached 4. tell the client that the client cannot return to this hospital again if the client leaves now

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The nurse determines that the wife of an alcoholic client is benefiting from attending an Al-Anon group if the nurse hears the wife make which statement? 1. "i no longer feel that i deserve the beatings my husband inflicts on me" 2. "my attendance at the meetings has helped me to see that i provoke my husband's violence" 3. "i enjoy attending the meetings because they get me out of the house and away from my husband" 4. "i can tolerate my husband's destructive behaviors now that i know they are common among alcoholics"

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The nurse is preparing to perform an admission assessment on a client with a diagnosis of bulimia nervosa. Which assessment findings should the nurse expect to note?

1. dental decay 3. loss of tooth enamel 4. electrolyte imbalances

Which interventions are most appropriate for caring for a client in alcohol withdrawal? Select all that apply.

1. monitor vital signs 2. provide a safe environment 3. address hallucinations therapeutically 5. provide reality orientation as appropriate

A client with a diagnosis of anorexia nervosa, who is in a state of starvation, is in a 2-bed room. A newly admitted client will be assigned to this client's room. Which client would be the best choice as a roommate for the client with anorexia nervosa? 1. a client with pneumonia 2. a client undergoing diagnostic tests 3. a client who thrives on managing others 4. a client who could benefit from the client's assistance at mealtime

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A client with anorexia nervosa is a member of a pre-discharge support group. The client verbalizes that she would like to buy some new clothes, but her finances are limited. Group members have brought some used clothes to the client to replace the client's old clothes. The client behaves that the new clothes are much too tight and has reduced her calorie intake to 800 calories daily. How should the nurse evaluate this behavior? 1. normal behavior 2. evidence of the client's disturbed body image 3. regression as the client is moving toward the community 4. indicative of the client's ambivalence about hospital discharge

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The home health nurse visits a client at home and determines that the client is dependent on drugs. During the assessment, which action should the nurse take to plan appropriate nursing care? 1. ask the client why he started taking illegal drugs 2. ask the client about the amount of drug use and its effect 3. ask the client how long he thought that he could take drugs without someone finding out 4. not ask any questions for fear that the client is in denial and will throw the nurse out of the home

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The nurse is caring for a female client who was admitted to the mental health unit recently for anorexia nervosa. The nurse enters the client's room and notes that the client is engaged in rigorous push-ups. Which nursing action is most appropriate? 1. interrupt the client and weigh her immediately 2. interrupt the client and offer to take her for a walk 3. allow the client to complete her exercise program 4. tell the client that she is not allowed to exercise rigorously

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The spouse of a client admitted to the mental health unit for alcohol withdrawal says to the nurse, "i should get out of this bad situation." Which is the most helpful response by the nurse? 1. "why don't you tell your spouse about this?" 2. "what do you find difficult about this situation?" 3. "this is not the best time to make that decision" 4. "i agree with you. you should get out of this situation"

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The nurse is monitoring a hospitalized client who abuses alcohol. Which findings should alert the nurse to the potential for alcohol withdrawal delirium? 1. hypotension, ataxia, hunger 2. stupor, lethargy, muscle rigidity 3. hypotension, coarse hand tremors, lethargy 4. hypertension, changes in level of consciousness, hallucinations

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