Substance Abuse, Eating Disorders, Impulse Control Disorders no. 5069

Substance Abuse, Eating Disorders, Impulse Control Disorders no. 5069

QUESTION: The nurse in the substance abuse unit is trying to encourage a client to attend Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) meetings. When the client asks the nurse what he must do to become a member, the nurse should respond:

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O a.) "You must first stop drinking."

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O b.) "Your physician must refer you to this program."

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O c.) "Admit you're powerless over alcohol and that you need help."

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O d.) "You must bring along a friend who will support you."

RATIONALE

RATIONALE: The first of the "Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous" is admitting that an individual is powerless over alcohol and that life has become unmanageable. Although AA promotes total abstinence, a client will still be accepted if he drinks. A physician referral isn't necessary to join. New members are assigned a support person who may be called upon when the client has the urge to drink.
NURSING PROCESS STEP: Implementation
CLIENT NEEDS CATEGORY: Psychosocial integrity
CLIENT NEEDS SUBCATEGORY: None
COGNITIVE LEVEL: Comprehension