The family of a client in rehabilitation following heroin withdrawal asks a nurse why the client is receiving naltrexone (ReVia). What is the best response by the nurse?

A client with an alcohol addiction requests a prescription for disulfiram (Antabuse). To determine the client’s ability to take the drug appropriately, the nurse should assess which of the following?

A polyaddicted client is hospitalized for withdrawal complications. What is the most important goal for this client?

The nurse anticipates that a client undergoing nicotine withdrawal may make which statement?

A client who abuses alcohol is admitted to an outpatient drug and alcohol treatment facility. The nurse determines that which of the following is the most objective way to determine if the client is still using alcohol?

The nurse is caring for a client who uses cocaine and has been admitted to an intensive outpatient rehabilitation program. It is most important for the nurse to assess the client for which finding?

A nurse is working with a client addicted to cocaine who is in denial. What is the most appropriate intervention for the nurse to implement?

A nurse is caring for a very pessimistic client undergoing treatment for cocaine abuse. The nurse anticipates the client may make which statement?

A nurse is working with parents of an adolescent client who abuses inhalants. What is the most important information for the nurse to provide?

A client who uses cocaine denies that drug use is a problem. What is the best intervention by the nurse?

A nurse is caring for a client addicted to heroin who is experiencing withdrawal symptoms. The nurse is aware that the withdrawal symptoms may be affected by which factor?

The nurse is trying to determine if a client who abuses heroin has any drug-related problems. What is the most appropriate question for the nurse to ask?

A client recovering from cocaine abuse is participating in group therapy. The nurse determines that the client has benefited from the therapy when the client makes which statement?

A nurse is assessing a client with a history of cocaine abuse. The nurse is aware that the assessment may include which finding?

A client discusses with the nurse how drug addiction has made life unmanageable. The nurse determines that information to assist the client with coping would include:

What is the priority nursing intervention for a client recovering from cocaine addiction?

A family tells the nurse that they are concerned about a family member who stopped using amphetamines 3 months ago and is now acting paranoid. What is the best response by the nurse?

A client tells a nurse, “I’ve been clean from drugs for the past 5 years, but my life really hasn’t changed.” The nurse determines that further discussion should include which concept?