A patient is frequently late for appointments because he goes back to his room numerous times to assure himself that none of his belongings have been stolen. What does this behavior represent?

A. Help the patient interact in nonaddictive activities. While engaging in nonaddictive activities is important for long-term recovery, the primary concern during the detoxification period is managing withdrawal symptoms and ensuring safety.
B. Enroll the patient in Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). Enrolling in AA or similar support groups is beneficial for ongoing recovery, but the focus during detoxification should be on managing acute withdrawal symptoms and safety.
C. Keep the patient safe from aspiration and seizure. During detoxification, patients are at risk for serious complications such as seizures and aspiration due to withdrawal symptoms. Ensuring patient safety by monitoring for these conditions is a primary goal.
D. Help the patient gain insight into the addiction. Gaining insight into addiction is important for long-term recovery but is not the immediate priority during the detoxification period, which focuses on managing physical withdrawal symptoms and ensuring patient safety.

A. "Usually in about 2 hours, but the effects will return in 2 to 3 days." The acute effects of amphetamines typically last longer than 2 hours, and there's no consistent return of effects after 2 to 3 days.
B. "She will snap out of it in a day or two." This response is not accurate and lacks sensitivity. The effects of an overdose need careful medical monitoring and do not simply "snap out."
C. "Usually in 8 to 10 hours." The acute effects of an amphetamine overdose generally subside within 8 to 10 hours, depending on the amount taken and individual metabolism.
D. "The manifestations may be permanent." While severe complications from an overdose can be long-lasting, the acute effects typically subside within hours, not permanently.