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Question 26 of 40 for our Addiction Nurse Mock Interview

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Question 26 of 40

What are some major factors that may cause a patient to relapse, and how do you approach preparing clients to cope with or avoid these risk factors?

"The ease of availability of an addict's preferred substance is often the trigger that leads to consumption of that substance which results in relapse. One way to help prepare a client to cope with the availability is to keep drugs and alcohol out of the patient's home and to discourage fraternization with people who abuse substances."

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How to Answer: What are some major factors that may cause a patient to relapse, and how do you approach preparing clients to cope with or avoid these risk factors?

Advice and answer examples written specifically for an Addiction Nurse job interview.

  • 26. What are some major factors that may cause a patient to relapse, and how do you approach preparing clients to cope with or avoid these risk factors?

      How to Answer

      Being able to identify risk factors associated with addiction is a crucial skill for anyone working with patients battling addiction. Further, teaching coping mechanisms to at-risk clients is one of the major goals in the plan of care. The interviewer wants to know that you are able to identify risk factors and that you can demonstrate proper education to assist with prevention of relapse.

      Written by Heather Douglass

      Entry Level Example

      "The ease of availability of an addict's preferred substance is often the trigger that leads to consumption of that substance which results in relapse. One way to help prepare a client to cope with the availability is to keep drugs and alcohol out of the patient's home and to discourage fraternization with people who abuse substances."

      Written by Rachelle Enns

      Answer Example

      "Patients who have poor coping mechanisms lack skills necessary to divert themselves from substance abuse and, as a result, often resort back to their addictive behaviors. When our team identifies a client who appears to have poor coping mechanisms, we immediately begin to introduce measures to help these clients cope. Helping clients identify stressors or triggers that may cause them to relapse is one of the first steps. When clients can identify triggers, we can then address ways for them to learn to cope, such as having a support system to call on when the stress becomes too much."

      Written by Heather Douglass

      Experienced Example

      "Feelings like shame, loneliness, guilt or other negative thoughts are common reasons that clients allow themselves to be exposed to drugs or alcohol. It is often an attempt to control those negative feelings. The likelihood of experiencing any of these feelings can push the patient towards a relapse state Developing skills that increase mental strength and a positive attitude often plays an important role in preventing relapse. Because of this, I like to encourage my clients to develop relationships with people who do not have addiction issues so that they can be surrounded by a positive environment which can prevent the patient falling back in the mind frame of substance abuse."

      Written by Rachelle Enns

      Anonymous Interview Answers with Professional Feedback

      Anonymous Answer

      "I believe that some of the major factors that cause a patient to relapse are first of all lack of coping mechanism skills and availability of the substance. As I nurse, I should help my client develop strong coping mechanism skills and to have a positive attitude. I would encourage my client to develop relationships with people who don’t have addiction issues and surround himself with a positive environment."

      Jaymie's Feedback

      Your response provides a good foundation by identifying factors contributing to relapse and suggesting strategies for preparing clients to cope.

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