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Psychiatric Nursing and Substance Use Disorders

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Psychiatric Nursing and Substance Use Disorders

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Korsakoff's psychosis is commonly characterized by

loss of recent memory (correct)

illusion

tactile hallucination

delusion

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

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

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Thiamine has been prescribed for an alcoholic patient. The rationale for administration of this medication is the prevention of:

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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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This quiz covers important concepts related to psychosis, alcohol withdrawal, and nursing interventions in substance addiction. Understand defense mechanisms, nursing care routines, and the rationale behind thiamine administration to enhance your knowledge in psychiatric nursing. Test your grasp of essential topics in the management of substance use disorders.