Which is a priority outcome for the client who is diagnosed with chronic alcoholism and liver damage?
1. The client will switch to a safer drug, such as a benzodiazepine.
2. The client will become involved in Alcoholics Anonymous (AA).
3. The client will learn to drink more responsibly.
4. The client will keep all appointments with the doctor that is treating the liver damage.
Correct Answer: 2
Rationale 1: The priority outcome, and a principle of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), is complete abstinence from mood-altering substances, so the client should not use benzodiazepines.
Rationale 2: Long-term management for alcohol abuse includes behavioral counseling and self-help groups, such as Alcoholics Anonymous (AA).
Rationale 3: Drinking more responsibly is not appropriate; the client must abstain from all alcohol.
Rationale 4: Keeping all medical appointments is a good outcome, but does not address the problem of the client's continued use of alcohol.
Global Rationale: Long-term management for alcohol abuse includes behavioral counseling and self-help groups, such as Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). The priority outcome, and a principle of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), is complete abstinence from mood-altering substances, so the client should not use benzodiazepines. Drinking more responsibly is not appropriate; the client must abstain from all alcohol. Keeping all medical appointments is a good outcome, but does not address the problem of the client's continued use of alcohol.
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