Do a review paper on Addictions1. What are the criteria for a substance use disorder according to the DSM- IV? and name two additional criteria that you did not know could be considered Substance use disorder- pg 149 ATI?NSG350 Week 5 Pre class assignment on Addictions.
2. If your client asked you “What is the difference between substance abuse and
substance dependence? ” How would you explain (teach) the difference to them?
referring to ATI?
3. Many people are described as having duel diagnosis. What does that mean?
and how would that impact your nursing treatment of that person?
How would you go about prioritizing what issue you would treat first?
4. Many people have a substance abuse disorder yet so many people are not
identified or treated for this disorder. What are some reasons cited in the text
regarding failure to detect substance abuse disorders and failure to provide
treatment?
5. Review some methods used to screen for substance abuse disorders? Refer to
Box 23-2 AUDIT-C. We will discuss this in class- NO RESPONSE Needed.
6. What is the legal limit of blood alcohol content with a breath
e device? What is
the level that could cause death? Is that true for everyone? can the levels change?
why or why not?
7. Explain briefly what is alcohol withdrawal? what happens in the body?
What is the treatment course for alcohol withdrawal? is it life threatening? What is
the most significant concern with alcohol withdrawal?
8. What medications are used when a person is going thru active withdrawal from
alcohol?
How long does withdrawal typically last?
What are the common symptoms of alcohol withdrawal?
9. There are several types of medications that can be used after alcohol withdrawal
to help the patient from drinking. Discuss at least two different options that are
available to your patient and the purposes of the medications.
10. When caring for someone with an addiction- we must be aware of our own
personal feelings about this population. What are your personal feelings about
working with an addict? Is it just willpower or something else? Can you put your
personal feels aside while working with an addict? Any type of addiction?Answer Preview
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