The Adolescent Client Is in a Drug Rehabilitation Program

question 6

Multiple Choice

The adolescent client is in a drug rehabilitation program. The mother of this client says to the nurse "The doctor said my son has a physical addiction to alcohol. What does this mean?" What is the best response by the nurse?

• A) "He will have an intense craving for alcohol; this is best managed in group therapy."
• B) "He will have feelings of depression when stopping alcohol; we need to monitor him for suicide."
• C) "His body is used to alcohol; he will have specific withdrawal symptoms when it is stopped."
• D) "His brain remembers the euphoria he had with alcohol, and he has a craving to return to it."

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A Disclaimer

A statement that denies something, especially responsibility, or sets forth a limitation to avoid legal or other potential liabilities.

Back-Channel Feedback

The small vocal and visual comments a listener makes while a speaker is talking, without taking over the speaking turn. This includes responses such as “Yeah,” “Huh?” “M-hmn,” head nods, brief smiles, and completions of the speaker’s words. Back-channel feedback is crucial to coordinate conversation smoothly.

Paralanguage

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