Caring for the Patient with a History of Alcohol Abuse
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Course Summary
This CNA inservice provides information on caring for patients with an alcohol abuse history.
Course Format
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Course Syllabus
- Introduction
- What is Alcohol and What Does Alcohol do to the Body?
- Alcohol Abuse - The Scope of the Problem
- What is Alcohol Abuse?
- How Much Alcohol is Too Much?
- Why do People Abuse Alcohol?
- What Does Alcohol Do to the Body?
- Alcohol Withdrawal - The DT's
- Caring for the Patient who is Acutely Intoxicated
Learning Objectives
- Identify the correct name of the intoxicating ingredient of alcoholic beverages.
- Identify three signs and symptoms of mild to moderate alcohol intoxication.
- Identify the three factors that are considered to be the causes of alcohol abuse.
- Identify three serious health problems cause by chronic alcohol abuse.
- Identify the number of daily drinks that is considered dangerous.