HESI CASE STUDY ALCOHOLISM
QUIZZES WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS .
What is the first question that the nurse should ask? ANSWER : -"Have you ever thought that you
should cut down on your drinking?"
What action should the nurse take next? ANSWER : -Further assess the client's drinking behaviours.
Which information should the nurse obtain in order to predict the onset of withdrawal syndromes?
ANSWER : -The last time the client consumed an alcoholic beverage.
Which data supports the need for admission to the hospital? ANSWER : -Thoughts of wanting to jump
off a bridge.
Which items can the nurse allow the client to keep in the room? ANSWER : -Unlaced tennis shoes.
Electronic book reader.
A personal photo.
Which priority nursing problem should be addressed within 72 hours of admission? ANSWER : -Risk for
injury.
Risk for withdrawal.
Altered nutrition.
Which routine admission prescriptions should the nurse question? ANSWER : -Acetaminophen as
needed.
What lab results indicate to the nurse that the client likely has liver disease? ANSWER : -Increased
aspartate aminotransferase (AST).
Which goal is most important for alcohol detoxification? ANSWER : -Physical stabilization.
QUIZZES WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS .
What is the first question that the nurse should ask? ANSWER : -"Have you ever thought that you
should cut down on your drinking?"
What action should the nurse take next? ANSWER : -Further assess the client's drinking behaviours.
Which information should the nurse obtain in order to predict the onset of withdrawal syndromes?
ANSWER : -The last time the client consumed an alcoholic beverage.
Which data supports the need for admission to the hospital? ANSWER : -Thoughts of wanting to jump
off a bridge.
Which items can the nurse allow the client to keep in the room? ANSWER : -Unlaced tennis shoes.
Electronic book reader.
A personal photo.
Which priority nursing problem should be addressed within 72 hours of admission? ANSWER : -Risk for
injury.
Risk for withdrawal.
Altered nutrition.
Which routine admission prescriptions should the nurse question? ANSWER : -Acetaminophen as
needed.
What lab results indicate to the nurse that the client likely has liver disease? ANSWER : -Increased
aspartate aminotransferase (AST).
Which goal is most important for alcohol detoxification? ANSWER : -Physical stabilization.
