Third Semester Final

A client with alcohol dependency is started on a regimen of disulfiram (Antabuse). Which statement should the nurse include when teaching the client about the intended effects of the drug? a) Antabuse improves the alcoholic's ability to drink limited amounts of alcohol. b) Antabuse acts to deter alcohol consumption. c) Antabuse decreases the need for alcohol. d) Antabuse creates a nerve block so that the effects of alcohol are not felt.

b) Antabuse acts to deter alcohol consumption. Explanation: Disulfiram (Antabuse) helps curb the impulsiveness of the problem drinker because disulfiram blocks the breakdown of alcohol in the blood, which produces marked discomfort, such as throbbing headache, flushing, and nausea and vomiting

The nurse is developing a teaching plan for a client with stress incontinence. Which of the following instructions should be included? a) Limit physical exertion. b) Do not wear a girdle. c) Avoid activities that are stressful and upsetting. d) Avoid caffeine and alcohol.

d) Avoid caffeine and alcohol. Explanation: Clients with stress incontinence are encouraged to avoid substances, such as caffeine and alcohol, that are bladder irritants

When developing a teaching plan for a client taking hormonal contraceptives, a nurse should ensure that the client knows she must have which vital sign monitored regularly? a) Respirations b) Temperature c) Pulse d) Blood pressure

d) Blood pressure Explanation: The incidence of hypertension is three to six times greater in clients using hormonal contraceptives than in women who don't use these drugs