Assignment task: A client receiving treatment at an intensive inpatient rehabilitation program for alcoholism is placed on disulfiram (Antabuse). What should the health care provider explain to the client about taking disulfiram in conjunction with alcohol as part of a behavior modification program? Want Assignment Help?
A. Delirium tremens (DTs) may occur if even the smallest amount of alcohol is ingested.
B. Expect an unpleasant reaction (e.g., headache, vomiting), if even a small amount of alcohol is ingested.
C. Disulfiram is a controlled substance and can potentiate the effects of alcohol when consumed together.
D. The client is at a greater risk of having a child with fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) if she drinks while taking disulfiram.