Substance Abuse, Eating Disorders, Impulse Control Disorders no. 5092
QUESTION: The nurse is assisting in the discharge planning for a client with alcoholism. Which of the following should be included in the discharge plan? Select all that apply:
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O a.)Strongly encourage participation in Alcoholics Anonymous (AA).
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O b.) Provide nutritional information and counseling.
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O c.)Establish an exercise program.
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O d.)Discuss relapse prevention.
Have the client introduce himself slowly to people from his former lifestyle.
RATIONALERATIONALE: AA is an outpatient support group for recovering alcoholics. It allows clients to share their problems and gain support from members of the group to avoid further alcohol abuse. Strongly encourage participation in this support group. Provide the client with nutritional information and counseling, particularly if the client is underweight or malnourished. Establish an exercise program appropriate for the client's physical health. Discourage the client from reestablishing relationships with former "drinking friends," because this could lead to relapse.NURSING PROCESS STEP: PlanningCLIENT NEEDS CATEGORY: Safe, effective care environmentCLIENT NEEDS SUBCATEGORY: Management of careCOGNITIVE LEVEL: Analysis
