ATI RN
ATI Mental Health Exam II Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse in a drug and alcohol detoxification center is planning care for a client who has alcohol use disorder. Which of the following interventions should the nurse identify as the priority?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Providing for adequate hydration and rest. The priority in caring for a client with alcohol use disorder is addressing immediate physiological needs to ensure safety and prevent complications such as dehydration and withdrawal symptoms. Hydration and rest are crucial for stabilizing the client's physical condition before addressing psychological and behavioral aspects. Helping the client identify positive traits (
A) can be beneficial but is not as urgent as addressing physical needs. Educating about consequences (
C) and confronting denial (
D) are important interventions but should come after ensuring the client's physical well-being.
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