The nurse is caring for a client who has been prescribed disulfiram (Antabuse)as a deterrent to alcohol relapse.Which information should the nurse include when teaching the client about this medication?
A)"Only oral ingestion of alcohol will cause a reaction when taking this drug."
B)"It is safe to drink beverages that have only 12 percent alcohol content."
C)"This medication will decrease your cravings for alcohol."
D)"Reactions to combining Antabuse with alcohol can occur for as long as 2 weeks after stopping the drug."

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Disulfiram (Antabuse) works by causing unpleasant effects (such as nausea, vomiting, and palpitations) when alcohol is consumed, which helps deter individuals from drinking. These effects can indeed occur for up to 2 weeks after stopping the medication, making it crucial for individuals to avoid alcohol during this period. The other options are incorrect: Disulfiram reacts with any amount of alcohol, not just oral ingestion or beverages with a certain alcohol content, and it does not directly decrease cravings for alcohol.

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