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NCLEX-PN Exam Practice

Category - Substance Abuse

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Your patient is starting on disulfiram (Antabuse) for alcohol withdrawal. What is the highest priority for this patient?

Social reintegration
Learning about the disease
Remaining abstinent
Remaining in rehab

Explanation

Answer: C - The priority for the patient taking disulfiram (Antabuse) is to remain abstinent. Antabuse reacts with alcohol to cause adverse effects, which is why it is given to alcoholics. The other three options are important but can not occur without option C.

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