An alcoholic client who is completing the inpatient segment of a substance abuse program was placed on disulfiram (Antabuse) drug therapy. What should the nurse include in the discharge instructions?
A.
If disulfiram is taken and alcohol ingested, the client experiences nausea, vomiting and elevated blood pressure.
B.
Disulfiram is most effective when prescribed as late as possible in a recovery program.
C.
Disulfiram works on the desensitization principle.
D.
The effects of disulfiram can be triggered by alcohol 5 days to 2 weeks after the drug is discontinued.
(A) When alcohol is ingested with disulfiram therapy, the client experiences nausea, vomiting, and a potentially serious drop in blood pressure. (B) Disulfiram is most successful when used early in the recovery process while the individual makes major lifestyle changes necessary for long-term recovery. (C) Disulfiram works on the classical conditioning principle. (D) The effects of disulfiram can be felt when alcohol is ingested 1–2 weeks after disulfiram is discontinued.
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