The mother of a patient admitted with alcohol abuse tells the nurse that alcohol is not consumed at home and the patient is adopted. What should the nurse suspect about the patient?
1. The patient's biological parents might have abused alcohol.
2. The patient spent time drinking with friends.
3. Consuming alcohol is a symptom of stress.
4. Alcoholism is a learned behavior.
Question 2While analyzing data collected during an assessment, the nurse realizes that a patient's risk for alcohol abuse is low. What information did the nurse use to come to this conclusion?
1. The patient is Asian American.
2. The patient is diagnosed with type 2 diabetes.
3. The patient has two children.
4. The patient is employed as an accountant.
Question 3A patient tells the nurse that both of his parents are alcoholics and wonders about the likelihood of becoming an alcoholic as well. How should the nurse respond to the patient?
1. There are studies that support a genetic link for developing alcoholism.
2. Why are you concerned about becoming an alcoholic?
3. You will likely become an alcoholic.
4. Don't worry about that.
Question 4During a home visit the nurse determines that a patient whose spouse died 10 months ago is demonstrating signs of grief resolution. What did the nurse assess to come to this conclusion?
Select all that apply.
1. Not living in the past
2. Breaking ties with the lost person
3. Asking for help to end the pain of the loss
4. Experiencing waves of sadness when looking at a picture
5. Wishing that death had occurred at the same time the spouse died
Question 5A patient whose spouse passed away 5 years ago becomes severely depressed on holidays, anniversaries, and birthdays. What should the nurse do to help this patient?
Select all that apply.
1. Encourage the patient to talk with family or spiritual support systems.
2. Explain that these feelings are a sign of chronic depression.
3. Help the patient talk about the loss and hopes for the future.
4. Explain that these feelings will last as long as the patient is alive.
5. Role-play ways for the patient to get through the days when depression is the worst.
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