The nurse is caring for a 17-year-old client who is being seen for a sports physical. The client is accompanied by both parents who remain present while the nurse takes the client’s history. The nurse notes a certain amount of tension when discussing the teen’s high-risk behaviors. The nurse wants to establish a relationship of confidentiality in case the client wants to discuss private matters but doesn’t want to talk in front of the parents. Which of the following statements made by the nurse is correct?
An 86-year-old client has developed protein energy malnutrition as a result of poor eating habits and difficulties with chewing and swallowing. Which best describes how poor nutrition contributes to skin breakdown in an elderly client?
A nurse is working with a client who has smoked for 14 years. The client has mentioned wanting to quit but does not show any desire to move forward with quitting. Which intervention from the nurse would be most helpful in this situation?
A nurse suspects that her 80-year-old client has an alcohol use disorder. Which of the following nursing actions should the nurse take if the client is intoxicated? Select all that apply.
A pregnant client is struggling with alcohol abuse and recognizes that she has a problem with addiction. In addition to counseling, the nurse recommends that the client attend an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting. The client tells the nurse, “I do not want to go there! Those people will all judge me because I am pregnant!” Which response from the nurse is correct?
A 56-year-old client is being seen for injuries incurred while the client was intoxicated. The nurse utilizes the CAGE questionnaire during the assessment. What distinguishes this test from other alcohol abuse assessments?
A 59-year-old client has been diagnosed with alcohol abuse. Based on the nurse’s understanding of this condition, the nurse knows that alcohol abuse is defined as which of the following?
A client with alcohol use disorder is refusing to take his medication for treatment. He tells the nurse, “There is nothing wrong with me! I do not have a problem and I am fine!” The nurse understands that the client is most likely exhibiting which of the following?
A client who is undergoing treatment for alcoholism is an inpatient in a rehabilitation facility. The nurse is talking to the client’s family, who is concerned about the client’s health. Which information would the nurse give to the family that would best help them to care for their family member?
A 35-year-old client in the care clinic tells the nurse that he thinks he has a problem with alcohol abuse. The nurse talks with the client more about his behavior and drinking patterns. Which assessment components would most likely suggest that the client has an alcohol abuse disorder? Select all that apply.
