Question

A nursing assessment for a client with alcohol abuse reveals a disheveled appearance and a foul body odor. What is the best initial nursing plan that would assist the client's involvement in personal care?

Answer 1

The best initial that nursing plan assists the client to involve in personal care is to assist the client with dressing and bathing by giving him or her simple, clear directions.

It is this action that will support, participate and encourage of self-image. Alcohol abuse is termed as previous psychiatric which is being diagnosed and has continuous harmful use of alcohol despite its disadvantages.

A good example of alcohol abuse is Binge drinking. Alcohol abuse can result on damage of brain and it may cause impairment which is found in the functioning executive. For example, visuospatial skills.