9. Conclusion

• Physical discomfort • Sleep disturbances • Low self-esteem

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• Feelings of apathy

8.2.2. Nursing outcomes

8.2.3. Implementation

• Ineffective coping strategies

• Immediate Persons with drug addiction will:

• Stabilization Persons with drug addiction will:

• Community Persons with drug addiction will:

• Physical symptoms (impaired nutrition, fluid, and electrolyte imbalance)

• Verbalize knowledge of prevention of HIV transmission

• Agree to participate in a treatment program

lems, and financial difficulties • Abstain from alcohol and drugs

• Establish nutritious eating patterns • Establish a balance of rest, sleep, and activity

• Establish physiologic homeostasis

• Maintain physiologic stability

1. Assessment data include fear, drug addiction and dependence, physical discomfort, sleep disturbances, low self-esteem, ineffective coping strategies, feelings of apathy, and physi-

• Follow through with discharge plans regarding employment, legal involvement, family prob-

2. \*Obtain the PDD's history, including the kind, amount, route, and time of the last drug use. Consult the PDD's family or significant others to obtain or validate the PDD's information if necessary. Note: The PDD may report an inaccurate estimate of drug use (either minimized or exaggerated). Baseline data can help you anticipate the onset, type, and

3. Be aware of PRN medication orders to decrease physical symptoms. Do not allow the PDD to be needlessly uncomfortable, but do not use medications too liberally. The judicious use of PRN medications can decrease the PDD's discomfort but must be used cautiously, as the

cal symptoms (impaired nutrition, fluid, and electrolyte imbalance).

4. Blood test and urine specimens are needed for drug screening on admission.

severity of physical withdrawal symptoms.

PDD is already experiencing drug effects.

5. Laboratory tests may need to be surrendered to authorities.

Quality of life of PDD is the indicator to illustrate the quality of nursing intervention outcomes. Detection of drug addiction is most effective when multiple types of assessment are used. A combination of interview, screening instruments, information from collateral sources, and laboratory tests such as urine test and drug screens should be used.
