Substance Abuse, Eating Disorders, Impulse Control Disorders no. 5004

Substance Abuse, Eating Disorders, Impulse Control Disorders no. 5004

QUESTION: The nurse is assessing a client on admission to the chemical dependency unit for alcohol detoxification. When the nurse asks about alcohol use, this client is most likely to:

✘O a.) accurately describe the amount consumed.
✓O b.) underestimate the amount consumed.
✘O c.) overestimate the amount consumed.
✘O d.) deny any consumption of alcohol.

RATIONALE

RATIONALE: Most people who abuse substances underestimate their consumption in an attempt to conform to social norms or protect themselves. Few accurately describe or overestimate consumption; some may deny it. Therefore, on admission, quantitative and qualitative toxicology screens are done to validate information obtained from the client.
NURSING PROCESS STEP: Assessment
CLIENT NEEDS CATEGORY: Psychosocial integrity
CLIENT NEEDS SUBCATEGORY: None
COGNITIVE LEVEL: Comprehension