NCLEX-RN · Question #762
A 23-year-old male client is admitted to the chemical dependency unit with a medical diagnosis of alcoholism. He reports that the last time he drank was 3 days ago, and that now he is starting to…
The correct answer is D. Physiological stabilization. (A) Self-concept and self-esteem problems may emerge during the client's treatment, but these are not immediate concerns. (B) Interpersonal issues may become evident during the course of the client's treatment, but these are also not immediate areas of concern. (C) Improving…
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A 23-year-old male client is admitted to the chemical dependency unit with a medical diagnosis of alcoholism. He reports that the last time he drank was 3 days ago, and that now he is starting to "feel kind of shaky." Based on the information given above, nursing care goals for this client will initially focus on:
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- ASelf-concept problems
- BInterpersonal issues
- CIneffective coping skills
- DPhysiological stabilization
How the community answered
(47 responses)- A2% (1)
- B6% (3)
- C4% (2)
- D87% (41)
Explanation
(A) Self-concept and self-esteem problems may emerge during the client's treatment, but these are not immediate concerns. (B) Interpersonal issues may become evident during the course of the client's treatment, but these are also not immediate areas of concern. (C) Improving individual coping skills is generally a primary focus in the treatment and nursing care of persons with substance abuse problems. However, this is still not the immediate concern in this client situation. (D) Correction of fluid and electrolyte status and vitamin deficiencies, as well as prevention of delirium, is the immediate concern in the care of this client.
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