An alcoholic client who is completing the inpatient segment of a substance abuse program was placed on disulfiram (Antabuse) drug therapy. What should the nurse include in the discharge instructions?

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• AIf disulfiram is taken and alcohol ingested, the client experiences nausea, vomiting and elevated
• BDisulfiram is most effective when prescribed as late as possible in a recovery program.
• CDisulfiram works on the desensitization principle.
• DThe effects of disulfiram can be triggered by alcohol 5 days to 2 weeks after the drug is

• A
  4% (1)
• C
  4% (1)
• D
  92% (24)

Explanation

(A) When alcohol is ingested with disulfiram therapy, the client experiences nausea, vomiting, and a potentially serious drop in blood pressure. (B) Disulfiram is most successful when used early in therecovery process while the individual makes major lifestyle changes necessary for long-term recovery. (C) Disulfiram works on the classical conditioning principle. (D) The effects of disulfiram can be felt when alcohol is ingested 1-2 weeks after disulfiram is

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