After Receiving Change-Of-Shift Report on Four Patients Who Are Undergoing

question 19

Multiple Choice

After receiving change-of-shift report on four patients who are undergoing substance use treatment,which patient will the nurse assess first?

• A)A patient who has just arrived for alcohol use treatment and states that the last drink was 2 hours ago
• B)A patient who is agitated and experiencing nausea, occasional vomiting, and diarrhea while withdrawing from heroin
• C)A patient who has tremors secondary to benzodiazepine withdrawal and whose last benzodiazepine use was 4 days ago
• D)A patient who is being treated for cocaine addiction and is irritable and disoriented, with a pulse rate of 112 beats/min

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Definitions:

Cognitive Therapy

A type of psychotherapy that aims to change negative patterns of thinking to alter unwanted behavior patterns or treat mood disorders.

Blaming Themselves

The tendency of individuals to attribute personal failures or negative events to their own actions or faults.

Negative Circumstances

Situations or conditions that adversely affect an individual's mental, physical, or emotional well-being.

Token Economy

A behavioral modification method involving the systematic reinforcement of target behavior through the use of tokens that can be exchanged for desired items or privileges.