During the rehabilitation phase of alcoholism treatment, naltrexone is prescribed.Which statement by the client demonstrates that the medication is achieving.It's intented goal to reduce the pleasurable effects of drinking alcohol.The nurse can expect to teach the patient about what medication?

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Naltrexone works by blocking the euphoric effects and feelings of intoxication from alcohol, helping to reduce the urge or desire to drink. This makes statement D ("I don't crave alcohol like I did.") the correct demonstration that naltrexone is achieving its intended goal.

During the Rehabilitation Phase of Alcoholism Treatment, Naltrexone Is Prescribed