Substance Abuse, Eating Disorders, Impulse Control Disorders no. 5073
QUESTION: The nurse is working with a client who abuses alcohol. Which fact should the nurse communicate to the client?
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O a.) Abstinence is the basis for successful treatment.
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O b.) Attendance at Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) meetings every day will cure alcoholism.
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O c.) For treatment to be successful, family members must participate.
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O d.) An occasional social drink is acceptable behavior for the alcoholic.
RATIONALERATIONALE: The foundation of any treatment for alcoholism is abstinence. Attendance at AA is helpful to some individuals to maintain strict abstinence. Participation in treatment by the family is beneficial to both the client and the family but isn't essential. Abstinence requires refraining from social drinking.NURSING PROCESS STEP: EvaluationCLIENT NEEDS CATEGORY: Psychosocial integrityCLIENT NEEDS SUBCATEGORY: NoneCOGNITIVE LEVEL: Application