A client with chronic alcoholism asks the nurse why they should take folic acid. Which response should the nurse provide the client?
A. "The alcohol decreases your folic acid level."
B. "The alcohol interferes with folate metabolism in the liver."
C. "The folic acid will improve your vitamin B12 deficiency."
D. "Your dietary intake of folic acid is decreased when you drink alcohol."
E. "The folic acid can help reverse some of the liver damage that has occurred from the alcohol abuse."
Ans:
B. "The alcohol interferes with folate metabolism in the liver."
D. "Your dietary intake of folic acid is decreased when you drink alcohol."
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1. "We're admitting another schizophrenic who hears God talking." 2. "A 19-year-old who reports hearing voices is being admitted with a diagnosis of psychosis not otherwise specified." 3. "We're admitting another crazy client." 4. "They've added another paranoid to the unit."
Which intervention will increase the patient's likelihood of taking psychotropic medications for the treatment of schizophrenia?
1. Encourage the patient to use measures to manage side effects. 2. Encourage the patient to take all medications at the same time. 3. Give family members information about the patient's medication. 4. Give the patient a pamphlet explaining the positive effects of psychotropic medication.
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If a client's record mentions that the client habitually relies on rationalization, the nurse might expect the client to
A. make jokes to relieve tension. B. miss appointments. C. justify illogical ideas and feelings. D. behave in ways that are the opposite of his or her feelings.