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Korsakoff's psychosis is commonly characterized by
Korsakoff's psychosis is commonly characterized by
- loss of recent memory (correct)
- illusion
- tactile hallucination
- delusion
Nursing intervention during alcohol withdrawal include
Nursing intervention during alcohol withdrawal include
- express feelings of anger appropriately
- helping patient to establish ego boundaries
- recognizing patient drinking as his style of life
- monitor vital signs and observe for seizures (correct)
The defense mechanisms commonly associated with substance addiction include
The defense mechanisms commonly associated with substance addiction include
- projection, denial, rationalization
- denial, rationalization, displacement (correct)
- regression, rationalization, sublimation
- displacement, sublimation, reaction formation
Nursing care given to a patient suffering from alcohol withdrawal include
Nursing care given to a patient suffering from alcohol withdrawal include
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Thiamine has been prescribed for an alcoholic patient. The rationale for administration of this medication is the prevention of:
Thiamine has been prescribed for an alcoholic patient. The rationale for administration of this medication is the prevention of:
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Study Notes
Hallucinations in Psychosis
- Psychosis is characterized by tactile hallucinations, not delusions or illusions
Nursing Interventions for Alcohol Withdrawal
- Vital signs monitoring and seizure observation are crucial
- Supporting the patient's expression of emotions and appropriate ego boundary development
- Acknowledging the patient's drinking pattern as a component of their life
Defense Mechanisms in Substance Addiction
- Common defense mechanisms include denial, rationalization, and sublimation
Nursing Care for Alcohol Withdrawal
- Correcting electrolyte imbalances, decreasing stimulation, and constant observation are crucial
- Steroid administration is not part of standard withdrawal care
Thiamine Administration Rationale
- Thiamine administration aims to prevent Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome, not alcohol withdrawal syndrome or alcoholic dementia
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