Case Scenario: Gia Park is a 19-year-old female was admitted to the psychiatric unit with dual diagnosis of major depressive disorder, post-traumatic stress syndrome (PTSD) and acute substance misuse. Gia's blood alcohol level upon admission was 350mg/dl and the healthcare provider placed orders for alcohol (ETOH) withdrawal protocols. While in the emergency department, Gia told the nurse that she was a survivor of human trafficking.
1. Describe the pathophysiology of substance dependence and withdrawal from ETOH
2. Identify and describe measurement tools that can be used to identify severity of physiological symptoms that are associated with substance withdrawal.
3. Compare and contrast pharmacological interventions utilized in substance misuse withdrawal: i. Opioid withdrawal ii. Alcohol withdrawal
4. Explore the information from the Office on Trafficking in Persons from the U.S Department of Health & Human Services
a. Describe key signs of human trafficking and nursing interventions to support the client.