The nurse is assisting in the care of a client in an inpatient mental health facility. The nurse is assisting in the care of the client who is receiving treatment for substance use disorder. Which of the following interventions should the nurse recommend including in the plan of care? Select all that apply.
Explanation & Rationale
A. Encourage codependence: Codependent behaviors (e.g., enabling the client) are maladaptive and should be discouraged. Healthy boundaries are encouraged instead. B. Motivational interviewing: A client-centered approach that enhances motivation for change and supports engagement in treatment. Particularly effective during early stages of voluntary admission for substance use disorder. C. Encourage personal hygiene: Clients in acute withdrawal may neglect hygiene due to fatigue, agitation, or malaise. Promoting hygiene supports physical health and self-esteem. D. Reinforce teaching on coping strategies: Teaching healthy coping mechanisms helps manage withdrawal symptoms, cravings, and stress, reducing the risk of relapse. E. Promote sleep: Withdrawal often causes insomnia and restlessness. Promoting adequate sleep supports physiologic and psychological recovery. F. Administer disulfiram: Disulfiram is used for alcohol use disorder, not opioid or stimulant withdrawal, so it is not appropriate for this client.