NCLEX-RN · Question #563
A 32-year-old male client is a marketing representative. His job requires him to have a tremendous amount of energy during the day. He frequently uses cocaine to sustain his energy level. Lately he…
The correct answer is D. He will be able to deal with his feelings through participation in group therapy sessions. (A) This expected outcome is specific as related to attendance, but not specific as related to outcome criteria. (B) Stating activities does not guarantee involvement. (C) This goal may help the recovery process, but postcounseling behavior is not addressed. (D) This statement…
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A 32-year-old male client is a marketing representative. His job requires him to have a tremendous amount of energy during the day. He frequently uses cocaine to sustain his energy level. Lately he hasincreased his use of cocaine and even experimented with crack cocaine. Realizing he can no longer continue this destructive behavior, he is seeking treatment for cocaine addiction. In planning nursing care for the client's inpatient stay, which expected outcome is most appropriate?
Options
- AHe will attend four consecutive group educational sessions on substance abuse.
- BHe will name activities that he would most likely be involved in posttreatment.
- CHe will meet with his family in counseling sessions and discuss his feelings.
- DHe will be able to deal with his feelings through participation in group therapy sessions.
How the community answered
(33 responses)- A9% (3)
- B21% (7)
- C6% (2)
- D64% (21)
Explanation
(A) This expected outcome is specific as related to attendance, but not specific as related to outcome criteria. (B) Stating activities does not guarantee involvement. (C) This goal may help the recovery process, but postcounseling behavior is not addressed. (D) This statement best describes the expected outcome. The client will be attending group therapy sessions and through them he will deal with his feelings.
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