You are evaluating the plan of care for an older adult who is alcohol-dependent. Which patient documentation indicates the need for follow-up nursing interventions by the nurse?
a. Patient states that he intends to decrease his alcohol consumption.
b. Patient arrives at his group session on time and well-groomed.
c. Patient states, "I am an alcoholic because I drink 10 beers a day."
d. Patient states that he understands that he needs continued treatment.
A
When a patient states that he or she intends to decrease alcohol consumption, this response indi-cates that the patient continues to believe that his or her alcohol consumption is under his or her control. If the patient arrives at a group session on time and is well-groomed; taking pride in his or her appearance and participating in a group activity are positive signs. Acknowledging that he or she has a problem is a positive sign; older adults cannot be helped until the problem is ac-knowledged. Acknowledging the need for continuing treatment is a positive sign.
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