A nurse is preparing to assess their client for alcohol use or abuse. Which of the following questions should the nurse ask?

Do you feel 12 beers in one night is too much alcohol?

At what age did you begin drinking alcohol?

How often do you have a drink containing alcohol?

Have you received mental health treatment in the past?

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is C

A: This question is judgmental and may not elicit an honest response from the client.

B: While knowing the age of onset of drinking can be useful, it does not directly assess current alcohol use patterns.

C: Asking how often the client has a drink containing alcohol is a direct and non-judgmental way to assess the frequency of alcohol use.

D: Asking about past mental health treatment is important but does not specifically assess current alcohol use or abuse.

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Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A: This statement is accurate. Alcohol withdrawal symptoms typically begin within 6-8 hours after the last drink. Early symptoms can include anxiety, tremors, and nausea, which can escalate if not properly managed.

B: While vitamins, including thiamine (vitamin B1), are important in managing alcohol withdrawal to prevent complications like Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome, vitamin C is not specifically used to prevent cirrhosis or liver damage. This statement reflects a misunderstanding of the appropriate vitamin supplementation for alcohol withdrawal.

C: The duration of alcohol withdrawal symptoms can vary, but they usually peak within 24-72 hours and can last up to a week. Severe symptoms like delirium tremens can last longer, but the general withdrawal process does not typically last 10-12 days.

D: The severity of withdrawal symptoms can actually increase with repeated detoxifications due to a phenomenon known as kindling. Therefore, it is incorrect to assume that symptoms would be less severe with subsequent detoxifications.

A. “I’m thirsty, give me a drink of water.” B. “I punched him because he’s rude to us.” C. “I’m going to report you because this is an illegal use of restraints.” D. “If I say I’m sorry, would you let me out of here?”

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A: This statement requires immediate attention because it indicates a basic need that must be addressed to ensure the patient’s well-being while in restraints.

B: This statement reflects the patient’s justification for their behavior but does not require immediate attention.

C: This statement indicates the patient’s intention to report the use of restraints but does not require immediate attention.

D: This statement reflects the patient’s attempt to negotiate release from restraints but does not indicate an immediate need.

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