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Chapter 19 Reflections

Reflection Questions

1. As a nurse caring for a client with a substance use disorder, what are some important questions to ask during an initial assessment?
2. What are some important factors to consider when thinking about what may have contributed to a client developing alcohol use disorder?
3. Consider the client’s perspective in treatment for substance use disorder. How would these considerations influence your nursing practice?
4. What would be most challenging for the nurse in care of the client in treatment for addiction? How could these challenges be met?

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