Which of the following are interventions included in the plan of care for an individual with substance abuse? (Select all that apply.)
a. Ignore physical symptoms of dependence and withdrawal to ensure the individual will rehabilitate
b. Focus on client's weaknesses to encourage him or her to change
c. Teach client about the negative effects of the disease
d. Monitor the effects of therapies prescribed to control substance use
e. Meet physical needs during detoxification
f. Encourage client to focus on present and future, not only the past
C, D, E, F
The most important intervention for clients with substance-related problems is to act as a therapeutic agent. Other interventions are designed to meet physical needs, especially during detoxification; monitor effects of therapies; teach about the disease and its progression; help clients problem solve; and encourage the client's family and significant others to become involved. Focusing on the client's weaknesses does not give them a sense of hope.
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