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1. What are the categories of substance use disorders?
2. Discuss theories related to development of substance use disorders. Identify common characteristics of the person with this disorder.
3. What are the specific steps in managing substance use disorders, including withdrawal.
4. Describe signs indicating substance use disorders, including characteristic behavioral changes and physical signs. Describe common steps in progression to the disorder.
5. What are the pertinent questions related to substance use in nursing data gathering.
6. Describe nursing measures in detoxification of different chemicals, including alcohol. Identify the most life-threatening withdrawal.
7. What is refeeding syndrome; describe related precautions.
8. Describe programs/theories for long-term treatment of substance use disorders.
9. Describe the stages of unmanaged alcohol withdrawal, including delirium tremens and alcohol hallucinosis. Describe specific related nursing care.