A patient with a 10-year history of alcoholism was admitted to the critical care unit with the diagnosis of acute pancreatitis. The patient is preparing for discharge. Nursing intervention should include
a. diabetes management.
b. alcohol cessation program.
c. frequency of hemoccult testing.
d. frequency of PT and PTT testing.
B
As the patient moves toward discharge, teaching should focus on the interventions necessary for preventing the recurrence of the precipitating disorder. If an alcohol abuser, the patient should be encouraged to stop drinking and be referred to an alcohol cessation program.
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