Intervention for Tobacco Addict
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Intervention for Tobacco Addict
Introduction
Public health nurses encounter persons with drug addiction daily. Drug addiction is a worldwide epidemic that is on the rise. The disease mainly affects the young populations, individuals misusing other substances, and people with psychiatric disorders in the united states. Quality nursing care is necessary for improving the quality of life and promoting abuse-free status for PDDs. The paper describes the ways to handle a drug addict patient with a quest to reform the habit.
The Diagnosis
The client presented several medical illnesses. Based on the testaments of the client, withdrawal symptoms of nicotine and street drugs are identified. For the last week, the patient had been rummaging through the trash bags to obtain merchandise for selling to buy cigarettes and food. Deprivation of nicotine due to lack of cigarette smoking makes the patient feel fatigued and uneasy (Bialous, Sarna, Wells, Brook, Kralikova, Pankova, and Przewozniak 2017). The client eats on average once a day; the lack of appetite syndrome results from cigarette smoking. The patient experiences general weakness and fatigue because of her eating habits; she testifies to only eating once a day.
The majority of cigarette smokers recognize that the habit is harmful to their health. Despite this, they continue to indulge in the practice because it is difficult to quit, and they lack the motivation to stop (Mansouri, Kavi, Ahmadpoori, Amin, Bazrafshan, Piroozi, Zare 2019). Addicts need encouragement and support to stop smoking. While interviewing the client, I will assess whether the patient is ready to quit. This can be done through reiteration that helps construct a framework of the recovery methods. During the interview, identify the patient’s trigger and whether the patient is honest by examining her facial expressions and signs.
Planning Process
The planning process for helping patients quit is an essential element in the drug addiction recovery process. The treatment process serves as a roadmap for the client’s recovery. The planning process’s first step is to understand the client’s major life events, substance abuse history, employment history, and financial status. The information assists in identifying the root triggers and root causes of the habit. The next step is to develop the goals and objectives of the intervention. The goals should set according to the SMART methodologies. They should be specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and time-sensitive. The client’s goals should be formed and only directed by the nurse (Bialous, Sarna, Wells, Brook, Kralikova, Pankova, and Przewozniak 2017). The plans should be written on paper for future reference. Objectives will define the actions and measures taken by the patient. The next step in the planning process is the intervention process. The process involves identifying general steps to take in the recovery process. Together with the client, generic alternatives to smoking should be identified and analyzed.
Strategies
The decision to stop smoking is a crucial choice for the client. The option will save the client’s life and eliminate the dependency on drugs; therefore, saving costs would have been used in purchasing the substance. The first strategy is to offer psychological therapy to the client. A healthy psychological state of mind improves the patient’s overall mental health and reduces psychological depression and stress that could trigger a relapse. The next step is to work on the triggers of smoking. In this instance, one of the catalysts is loneliness. The issue can be addressed by allocating the client into group therapy to exercise and improve the social skills to help her find friends. Another strategy is to find a new healthy hobby. In conclusion, Physical activities such as taking morning walks and jogging will take one’s mind from the cigarettes and improve the client’s overall well-being.
Intervention for Tobacco Addict
Reference
Bialous, S. A., Sarna, L., Wells, M. J., Brook, J. K., Kralikova, E., Pankova, A., & Przewozniak, K. (2017). Impact of online education on nurses’ delivery of smoking cessation interventions with implications for evidence‐based practice. Worldviews on Evidence‐Based Nursing, 14(5), 367-376.
Mansouri, A., Kavi, E., Ahmadpoori, S. F., Amin, E., Bazrafshan, M. R., Piroozi, A., … & Zare, F. (2019). Cigarette Smoking and Coping Strategies with Stress in Young Adults of Larestan. Jundishapur Journal of Health Sciences, 11(1).
Question
As a public health nurse at a free clinic, you are assessing and interviewing a 21-year-old woman who has come to the clinic because she doesn’t have any energy and hasn’t felt good in weeks. During the interview, you learn that she averages one meal per day, smokes up to two packs of cigarettes per day, and rummages through trash to find items she can sell to purchase food, snacks, and cigarettes. She admits to using street drugs every once in a while when she can find someone who will share with her. She admits her life is a mess and she doesn’t know how to make it better.
What data can you gather based on available client information?
What questions should you ask yourself while interviewing this client?
During planning, how can you, as the nurse, best assist this client?
What are the potential strategies that would assist the client to a “better” life?
Your paper should be 2 pages in length, in APA format, typed in Times New Roman with 12-point font, and double-spaced with 1” margins. If outside sources are used, they must be cited appropriately.
Intervention for Tobacco Addict