Asked by Arianna Johnson on May 11, 2024
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Which documentation indicates that the treatment plan for a patient in an alcohol treatment program was effective?
A) Is abstinent for 10 days and states, "I can maintain sobriety one day at a time." Spoke with employer, who is willing to allow the patient to return to work in 3 weeks.
B) Is abstinent for 15 days and states, "My problems are under control." Plans to seek a new job where coworkers will not know history.
C) Attends AA daily; states many of the members are "real" alcoholics and says, "I may be able to help some of them find jobs at my company."
D) Is abstinent for 21 days and says, "I know I can't handle more than one or two drinks in a social setting."
Sobriety
The state of living without the influence of psychoactive substances, particularly alcohol and illicit drugs.
Alcohol Treatment Program
A structured plan involving counseling, support groups, and sometimes medication to help individuals overcome alcohol dependency.
Abstinent
The act of refraining voluntarily from an addictive behavior or substance, typically in the context of substance abuse recovery.
- Efficiently convey messages to patients starting treatment for alcohol dependency.
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Learning Objectives
- Efficiently convey messages to patients starting treatment for alcohol dependency.
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