Question

a nurse in an emergency department is preparing to discharge a client who has severe hypertension and requires follow - up for alcohol use disorder. the nurse should recommend a referral to which of the following resources?
a residential rehabilitation program
intensive outpatient therapy
alcoholics anonymous
a halfway house

Explanation:

The client has severe hypertension and requires abstinence from alcohol. A residential rehabilitation program provides intensive, structured support in a live - in setting, which is suitable for someone with severe health issues and the need for alcohol abstinence. Outpatient therapy may not provide enough structure. Alcoholics Anonymous is a self - help group, not a structured rehabilitation. A halfway house is for those transitioning from institutional care, not the best for initial severe cases.

Answer:

A. A residential rehabilitation program