Exam 6: Nursing Care of Patients With Problems of Substance Abuse

The nurse is assessing a patient for alcohol abuse. On which mental health problems should the nurse focus during this assessment?

A patient admitted to an addiction detoxification unit has been prescribed medication to help with withdrawal symptoms. After reviewing the medication with the patient, the nurse realizes that further education is required when the patient makes which statements?

A patient complaining of back pain tells the nurse that he needs several refills on any prescription since he takes the medication more frequently than prescribed. What should this information suggest to the nurse?

The nurse is concerned that a patient being seen in the mental health clinic for psychosis is at risk for substance abuse. What assessment findings support this nurse's concern?

A patient tells the nurse that both of his parents are alcoholics and wonders about the likelihood of becoming an alcoholic as well. How should the nurse respond to the patient?

While analyzing data collected during an assessment, the nurse realizes that a patient's risk for alcohol abuse is low. What information did the nurse use to come to this conclusion?

A patient has overdosed on benzodiazepines and is admitted in a comatose state. What is the best order for treatment? A) Clear airway B) Prepare to intubate C) Prepare for IV fluids D) Prepare for gastric lavage E) Institute seizure precautions F) Prepare for possible dialysis G) non of the above.

A patient tells the nurse that he becomes very angry and abusive to his friends and family when he is unable to obtain an illegal substance. How should the nurse respond to this patient?