Alcohol detoxification - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

NUR2459/NUR 2459 RASMUSSEN MENTAL HEALTH EXAM 2 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (100% VERIFIED) A nurse is caring for a client with delirium who is experiencing illusions. What environment conditions should the nurse arrange for the client? Provide a well lite room without glares orshadows with minimal noise You have received a report on a male client diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder. The nurse informs you that his verbal communication includes circumstantially what interventions isthe most...

Mental Health ATI Exam Questions With Answers All Correct Clinical finding of anorexia nervosa - ANSWER- Amenorrhea Clinical finding of bulimia - ANSWER- Tooth erosion What causes parotid gland swelling - ANSWER- Increased serum amylase levels What lab value would you expect to see in a client with alcoholic cardiomyopathy - ANSWER- Increased CPK- enzyme released when tissue is damaged Common behavior associated with dependent personality disorder - ANSWER- Needing excessive external i...

BSN 366 HESI RN Exit Exam V3 (Latest Update 2024 / 2025) Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Nightingale Question: After successful alcohol detoxification, a client remarked to a friend, "I've tried to stop drinking but I just can't, I can't even work without having a drink." The client's belief that he needs alcohol indicates his dependence is primarily Answer: Psychological Question: A nurse is caring for a client with peripheral arterial...

A nurse is planning care for a client who has borderline personality disorder who self-mutilates. Which of the following treatment approaches should the nurse plan to take? A. Restrict participation in group therapy sessions B. Establish consequences for self-mutilation C. Maintain close observation of the client D. Provide an unstructured environment - C. Maintain close observation of the client A nurse is assessing a client who has Stage 4 Alzheimer's disease. Which of the followin...

What should be the priority nursing diagnosis for a client experiencing alcohol withdrawal? A. Risk for injury R/T central nervous system stimulation B. Disturbed thought processes R/T tactile hallucinations C. Ineffective coping R/T powerlessness over alcohol use D. Ineffective denial R/T continued alcohol use despite negative consequences - Answer ANS: A The priority nursing diagnosis for a client experiencing alcohol withdrawal should be risk for injury R/T central nervous system stim...

LCDC Quiz 3 (Study Manual) Latest Update Already Passed #9. Which statement about counseling is TRUE? a. Counselors are in the business of changing people. b. It is best to choose a single counseling approach to master and use with clients. c. Early childhood experiences are usually irrelevant in counseling. d. Counselors must be open to their own struggles and personal growth. d. Counselors must be open to their own struggles and personal growth. #10. When an actively-using, alc...

Exam 3: NSG552 / NSG 552 (Latest 2024 / 2025 Update) Psychopharmacology Exam | Complete Review with Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Wilkes Q: naltrexone class Opioid receptor antagonist Q: Naltrexone can be used for Answer: both ETOH and opioid use disorders Q: What does naltrexone do Answer: o Reduces desire/cravings o First line treatment o Will precipitate withdrawal in patients with physical opioid dependence Q: o First line treatment in maintaining abstinence after...

Exam 3: NSG552/ NSG 552 (Latest 2024/2025 Update) Psychopharmacology Exam| Complete Review with Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A Q: naltrexone class Opioid receptor antagonist Q: Naltrexone can be used for Answer: both ETOH and opioid use disorders Q: What does naltrexone do Answer: o Reduces desire/cravings o First line treatment o Will precipitate withdrawal in patients with physical opioid dependence Q: o First line treatment in main...

NUR 316 Exam 2 Question & Answers, All Rated-What should be the priority nursing diagnosis for a client experiencing alcohol withdrawal? - Risk for injury R/T central nervous system stimulation A nurse evaluates a client's patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) pump and notices 100 attempts within a 30-minute period. Which is the best rationale for assessing this client for substance use disorder? - Clients who are regularly using alcohol or benzodiazepines may have developed cross-tolerance...

Psych EOR Review Latest Update Graded A+ A 47-year-old man is admitted to a psychiatric unit for depression with suicidal ideation and detoxification. He has a long history of dependence upon both alcohol and cocaine. Which of the following signs is most characteristic of early alcohol withdrawal? A. Decreased blood pressure B. Hypersomnia C. Persistent hallucinations D. Tremor E. Increased appetite The correct answer is D. Explanation: Tremor is the most characteristic sign of...