At the encouragement of his parents, a client with bipolar disorder and an addiction to methamphetamine has agreed to enter treatment
Which of the following nursing activities takes place during the engagement phase of treatment for a client who has a dual diagnosis?
A) Establishing a therapeutic relationship
B) Stabilizing the client medically
C) Assisting the client in developing vocational skills
D) Initiating detoxification
Ans: A
The engagement phase begins with the establishment of a therapeutic treatment relationship. Detoxification and medical stabilization are in the acute stabilization phase. The development of vocational skills takes place later in the rehabilitation and recovery phase.
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A. Adequate nutrition B. Ensured rest periods C. Plenty of fluids D. Routine vaccinations
After gastric bypass surgery, the patient is getting vitamin B12 via injection. The patient asks why he can't get the vitamin by mouth. The nurse explains that:
a. the patient may not have enough intrinsic factor for normal absorption. b. the patient would have to drink water, and the small intestine can't handle water. c. the vitamin is absorbed in the upper part of the small bowel and would travel too fast. d. all vitamins are absorbed in the terminal ileum and it would take too long for B12.
A patient has just been diagnosed with trigeminal neuralgia. What would the nurse teach this patient about treatment for this disorder?
1. Drugs used to treat seizure disorders are generally effective. 2. Drug therapy will begin with a trial of antiviral drugs. 3. The primary treatment focus will be on supporting respiratory function until the condition resolves. 4. Gargling with hot salt water will help reduce pain and keep tissues moistened.
An independent group of items, people, or procedures with a common purpose is called a(n):
a. process. c. system. b. goal. d. organization.