Emil, 20 years old, a heroin user for 3 years, was brought by his parents to the rehabilitation center for detoxification.
96. Initially, the nurse identifies this using diagnosis:
A. Impaired social interaction
B. Ineffective denial
C. Self-esteem disturbance
D. Impaired adjustment
97. An enabling attitude of the nurse in caring for drug dependent persons is which one of the following:
A. Moralizing the client for his drug abuse
B. Showing empathy for client's reasons for abusing drug
C. Talking with the client as often as she can
D. Understanding the reason for the drug problem
98. The physical complication of heroin is:
A. Cardiovascular collapse
B. Perforated nasal septum
C. Hypohlycemia
D. Impaired lung structure
99. The nurse should observed Emil for one of the early signs of heroin withdrawal which is:
A. Nausea
B. Yawning
C. Malaise
D. Vomiting
100. The most important intervention for Emil, who is being withdrawn from a drug is which one of the following:
A. Encourage Emil to accept he has a drug problem
B. Maintaining Emil's sensory function
C. Meeting Emil's physical needs
D. Increasing Emil physical endurance
