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What is the goal of crisis intervention?-ANSWER-Focus on
solving immediate problem
reestablish former coping patterns and problem solving, and
return person to prior level of coping patters
What should the nurse ask to assess the person's perception of
the precipitating stressor?-ANSWER-What was happening
before you started to feel this way?
What would be a reason a homeless person would not be
allowed in a shelter?-ANSWER-actively using substances
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,What can a shelter provide for the homeless?-ANSWER-a
chance for social interaction
What are signs that a persistently mental ill person might soon
expect a crisis?-ANSWER-having lack of support, lack of money
or poor money management skills
How soon after the last drink do withdrawal symptoms occur?-
ANSWER-6–8 hours
What should the nurse do when the person who has been
admitted for alcohol abuse develops high blood pressure?-
ANSWER-give blood pressure medicine
What is an appropriate goal for the initial detox phase?-
ANSWER-patient will have stable vital signs
How can recovery be described?-ANSWER-life long process
accomplished day by day
happiness
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,What is an expected outcome for a person completing a
substance abuse program?-ANSWER-improvement of life and
maintaining sobriety
How can success be measured for the person in recovery?-
ANSWER-number of drug free days
sobriety chips
What is a nursing diagnosis of high priority for the intoxicated
person-ANSWER-risk for injury
What is the most effective way to deal with denial in a person
who abuses substances?-ANSWER-have the client describe
how the substance has affected their life
What medication is given to help a person withdraw from
alcohol?-ANSWER-librium
What is the most important question to ask an alcoholic person
on admission?-ANSWER-When was their last drink
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, What should parents observer for if they suspect their child of
abusing substances?-ANSWER-changes in grades, lack of
interest in normal activities, night sweats, poor hygiene
What should the nurse do if she suspects a co worker is
addicted to substances?-ANSWER-document objectively and
report it to supervisor
How does methadone work?-ANSWER-treats addiction by
blocking craving and action of opiates
What are symptoms of amphetamine use?-ANSWER-dilated
pupils, paranoia, grandiose, euphoria, insomnia, tachycardia,
anxiety
What are symptoms of withdrawal from cocaine?-ANSWER-
depression, suicide ideation
What are the s/s of sedative/hypnotic withdrawal?-ANSWER-
N/V, tremors, tachycardia, sweating, delusions
What nursing intervention should be used in caring for a person
who is withdrawing from a psychostimulant drug?-ANSWER-
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