A nurse is caring for an elderly client who is a substance abuser. What information should the nurse provide the client's family when educating them on substance abuse in their loved one?
A) Older clients often admit being a substance abuser.
B) Alcoholism can be easily detected in the client.
C) Client may have a low self-esteem and be a loner.
D) Substance abuse by the client cannot be controlled or cured.
C
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The client may have a low self-esteem and be a loner. Older adults believe that substance abuse is a problem in young people. Thus, they tend to deny that they are substance abusers. Among older adults, loneliness is a major contributor. Alcoholism is difficult to detect in elderly clients. The nurse should inform the family that the situation usually gets out of control if the client stays alone or is a loner.
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