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    RN HESI Mental Health with NGN Proctored Exam

    A client with chronic alcoholism receives a prescription for disulfiram. Which client statement indicates that this medication teaching has been effective?

    Explanation & Rationale

    Choice A rationale: The client should avoid all alcohol, not limit consumption to one drink per day. Choice B rationale: Avoiding all alcohol-containing products while on disulfiram is crucial to prevent a severe reaction called the disulfiram-alcohol reaction. Choice C rationale: Operating heavy machinery is not a specific concern with disulfiram; avoiding alcohol is the primary focus. Choice D rationale: Disulfiram can be taken with or without food, and taking it on an empty stomach is not necessary.

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