When caring for the addicted patient, the nurse is responsible for providing safety during this acute phase of recovery. The patient may demonstrate tremors, nervousness, and restlessness, and may receive drugs to assist. This acute phase is called:

A. inhalants
Can cause euphoria and altered mental status, but they typically depress the CNS and don’t reliably produce complex hallucinations or delusions.

B. hallucinogens
These drugs (like LSD, psilocybin) cause distorted perception of reality and hallucinations that can lead to dangerous behavior such as jumping from heights thinking one can fly.

C. amphetamines
These are stimulants and can cause paranoia or agitation, but not the same degree of perceptual distortion.

D. depressants
CNS depressants (e.g., benzodiazepines, barbiturates) slow brain activity but do not typically cause hallucinations or misperceptions of physical abilities.

A. when a mother asks the doctor about sessions the doctor had with her 16-year-old daughter
A 16-year-old may have rights to privacy depending on the state's laws, and privileged communication is protected unless exceptions apply.

B. when a wife asks what her husband said in therapy
Spouses are not entitled to this information unless consent is given.

C. when there is an imminent danger to the patient or others and in cases of suspected child abuse
These are exceptions to confidentiality laws; providers must report imminent danger or abuse.

D. when a daughter of the patient asks about her father and that daughter is not the health care proxy or responsible person for the father
If she is not authorized, the provider cannot disclose information.