When a Patient Denies Any Problems Related to Addiction,the Nurse's

question 13

Multiple Choice

When a patient denies any problems related to addiction,the nurse's most therapeutic response is:

• A) "What do you call this hospitalization?"
• B) "How can anybody help you if you don't see a problem?"
• C) "Would your family agree that you have no problems?"
• D) "Can you think of any time your behavior created an unpleasant situation in your life?"

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Definitions:

NPO

NPO stands for "nil per os," a Latin phrase that translates to "nothing by mouth," used in medical settings to indicate that a patient should not take anything orally for a period of time.

Body Surface Area

A measurement used in medical practices to calculate drug dosages and medical indicators, based on the external surface area of the human body.

Milliliter

A unit of volume equal to one-thousandth of a liter.

QAM

An abbreviation for "Quaque Ante Meridiem," a Latin term used in prescriptions to indicate medication should be taken every morning.