Substance Abuse, Eating Disorders, Impulse Control Disorders no. 5086
QUESTION: During which phase of alcoholism is loss of control and physiologic dependence evident?
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O a.) Prealcoholic phase
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O b.) Early alcoholic phase
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O c.) Crucial phase
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O d.) Chronic phase
RATIONALERATIONALE: The crucial phase is marked by physical dependence. The prealcoholic phase is characterized by drinking to medicate feelings and for relief from stress. The early phase is characterized by sneaking drinks, blackouts, rapidly gulping drinks, and preoccupation with alcohol. The chronic phase is characterized by emotional and physical deterioration. NURSING PROCESS STEP: AssessmentCLIENT NEEDS CATEGORY: Health promotion and maintenanceCLIENT NEEDS SUBCATEGORY: NoneCOGNITIVE LEVEL: Comprehension
