The nurse is evaluating outcome goals written by a student for a client diagnosed with alcoholism who is being discharged from a detoxification program. Which outcomes are appropriate for this client?
Select all that apply.
A) Follow a 2000-calorie high-carbohydrate diet.
B) Sponsor a participant in Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) meetings.
C) Obtain at least 6-8 hours of sleep per night.
D) Acknowledge the blame that family members must take for codependent behavior.
E) Enroll in the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through his employer.
Answer: C, E
Outcome measures for a client discharging from alcohol detoxification are to obtain at least 6-8 hours of sleep a night and to enroll in the Employee Assistance Program if offered through the client's employer. The calorie requirement should be individualized and may not be 2000 calories. New or returning members to AA should be sponsored and are not ready to sponsor another person. This client should accept responsibility for his behavior in the family unit instead of assigning blame for codependent behavior.
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