Alcoholism HESI Matt Cox UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT Answers
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Matt Cox, a 46-year-old, is accompanied to the emergency department (ED) by a police
officer who found him standing on a bridge, threatening to jump. Matt planned to jump off
the bridge because his girlfriend moved out o...
Alcoholism HESI Matt Cox UPDATED
ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT
Answers
Matt Cox, a 46-year-old, is accompanied to the emergency department (ED) by a police
officer who found him standing on a bridge, threatening to jump. Matt planned to jump off
the bridge because his girlfriend moved out of their shared home and he lost his job as a chef
several days ago. Vital signs upon admission include:Matt has a strong odor of alcohol on his
breath, but he reports drinking only four beers in the last 12 hours. He denies using
medications or illegal drugs within the past 72 hours. Matt is known to the nursing staff
because of previous admissions related to alcohol abuse. Matt is angry and uncooperative,
and the nurses will not allow him leave. Matt states that he has felt sad for several weeks,
which is the reason he drinks alcohol. He reports sleeping 5 to 6 hours a night and states that
his appetite is poor, resulting in significant weight loss over the past month. Physical health
problems includ - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
What is the first question that the nurse should ask Matt? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- "Have
you ever thought that you should cut down on your drinking?"
What action should the nurse take next? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Further assess the
client's drinking behaviors.
If it is determined that Matt is dependent on alcohol, which information should the nurse
obtain in order to predict the onset of withdrawal symptoms? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
The last time the client consumed an alcoholic beverage.
What data supports the need for admission to the hospital? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
Thoughts of wanting to jump off a bridge.
Which items can the nurse allow Matt to keep in his room? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
Unlaced tennis shoes.
Electronic book reader.
A personal photo.
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