A client undergoing alcohol rehabilitation decides he will take disulfiram to help him avoid
impulsively responding to drinking cues.
Discharge teaching for the client should include the need to
(more than one answer may be correct)
A. read labels of all liquid medications.
B. avoid aged cheeses.
C. avoid alcohol-based skin products.
D. wear sunscreen and avoid bright sunlight.
E. maintain and adequate dietary intake of sodium.
F. refrain from eating foods prepared with alcohol.
G. avoid breathing fumes of paints, stains, and stripping compounds.
A, C, F, G
Rationale: The client must avoid hidden sources of alcohol. Many liquid medications, such as cough
syrups, contain small amounts of alcohol that could trigger an alcohol-disulfiram reaction. Using
alcohol-based skin products such as aftershave or cologne; smelling alcohol-laden fumes; and eating
foods prepared with wine, brandy, beer, or spirits of any sort may also trigger reactions. The other
options do not relate to hidden sources of alcohol.
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