A client diagnosed with chronic alcohol use disorder is being discharged from an inpatient treatment facility after detoxification

Question

Which client outcome related to Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) would be most appropriate for a nurse to discuss with the client during discharge teaching? A. After discharge, the client will immediately attend 90 AA meetings in 90 days.
B. After discharge, the client will rely on an AA sponsor to help control alcohol cravings.
C. After discharge, the client will incorporate family in AA attendance.
D. After discharge, the client will seek appropriate deterrent medications through AA.

Answer 1

A
The most appropriate client outcome for the nurse to discuss during discharge teaching is attending 90 AA meetings in 90 days after discharge. AA is a major self-help organization for the treatment of alcoholism. It accepts alcoholism as an illness and promotes total abstinence as the only cure.