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Question 1 of 5

A nurse in a substance use disorder clinic is explaining the alcohol recovery process to a client’s family. Which of the following should the nurse identify as the first step toward successful recovery from alcohol use disorder?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Acknowledging inability to control drinking is the foundational step in recovery models like AA. Medication (
A), support (
B), and spirituality (
D) follow this realization.

Question 2 of 5

A nurse is collecting data from a client who is experiencing opioid withdrawal. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Diarrhea is typical in opioid withdrawal due to GI hyperactivity. Meiosis (
A) should be mydriasis (dilated pupils), hypokinesis (
B) contrasts with restlessness, and bradycardia (
C) contrasts with tachycardia.

Question 3 of 5

A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who is to receive electroconvulsive therapy. The nurse should notify the provider for which of the following findings?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Cardiac arrhythmia increases ECT risks due to seizure-induced heart stress. Renal colic (
A), asthma (
C), and Crohn’s (
D) require management but aren’t direct contraindications.

Question 4 of 5

A nurse in a mental health facility is collecting a blood specimen from a client. The client is hallucinating and states, 'That looks like a snake, and I won’t let it take all of my blood.' Which of the following responses should the nurse make?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: This empathetic response validates the client’s fear without reinforcing the hallucination, building trust. A dismisses the client’s state, B risks escalation by invalidating perception, and D denies the experience, potentially increasing distrust.

Question 5 of 5

A nurse is collecting data for a health history from a client who has antisocial personality disorder. Which of the following clinical findings is associated with this disorder?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Exploiting others is core to ASPD. Anxiety (
A), blunted affect (
C), and withdrawal (
D) align with other disorders.

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A nurse in a substance use disorder clinic is explaining the alcohol recovery process to a client’s family. Which of the following should the nurse identify as the first step toward successful recovery from alcohol use disorder?
The nurse is collecting data from the client 12 hr. later. How should the nurse interpret the following findings? For each potential finding, specify whether the finding is an indication of potential improvement or an indication of potential worsening condition.
A nurse is collecting data from a client who experienced physical abuse as a child. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a risk factor for the client to become a perpetrator of child abuse?

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