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A nurse is caring for a client who is struggling with alcohol overuse. Which of the following statements would be appropriate for the nurse to make?

"Try to be patient and allow yourself more time to reach recovery."

"You could try to stop all at once to get moving towards recovery."

"You should probably stop socializing outside your home."

"Maybe someone at your homeless shelter can tell you how they quit drinking."

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is A

A. "Try to be patient..."
Encouraging self-compassion is therapeutic and promotes realistic recovery expectations.

B. "You could try to stop all at once..."
Not safe-sudden cessation can lead to withdrawal symptoms.

C. "You should probably stop socializing..."
Social isolation is not encouraged in recovery.

D. "Maybe someone at your homeless shelter..."
Assumes client’s housing status and may be judgmental or stereotyping.

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Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A. Thioridazine and drowsiness
A common side effect, not urgent.

B. Olanzapine and dizziness
Orthostatic hypotension-monitor, but not emergent.

C. Clozapine and flu-like symptoms
Could indicate agranulocytosis, a life-threatening condition-requires immediate evaluation.

D. Chlorpromazine and vomiting
Requires monitoring, but not as urgent as option C.

A. A client who has diarrhea and requests clear liquids for breakfast B. A client who has type 1 diabetes mellitus and has a fasting blood glucose level of 150 C. A client who has pneumonia and has an axillary temperature of 38° C (101° F) D. A client who has a cast on the left leg and reports numbness and paresthesia

Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A. Diarrhea and requests clear liquids
This is non-urgent. The client is stable and can eat as tolerated.

B. Type 1 DM, fasting glucose of 150
A fasting glucose of 150 is slightly elevated but not a priority compared to potential neurovascular compromise.

C. Pneumonia with axillary temp of 38°C
Mild fever is expected with pneumonia; not an immediate concern.

D. Cast on leg with numbness/paresthesia
This may indicate compartment syndrome or impaired circulation and requires immediate assessment to prevent permanent damage.

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