A substance-abusing client tells the nurse he has been disowned by his parents. He has two siblings
who have told him to "stay out of our lives.".
He has not had a stable relationship with a significant
other for several years and has lost touch with co-workers since being fired from his job. The client
states he feels anxious about his ability to maintain a drug-free state. The nurse should give highest
consideration to referring the client for treatment using
a. an inpatient program.
b. outpatient therapy.
c. family therapy.
d. AA.
A
People with little support often do best in inpatient programs that provide structure and support.
Option B: Outpatient programs work best for employed substance abusers who have good social
support systems. Option C: The client has no family with which to participate in such a program.
Option D: AA meetings account for only a few hours daily. A client with little or no other social
supports may do better with an inpatient program.
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