CHEMICAL DEPENDENCE 63 5. Assess Suicide Risk (5) A. The client was asked to describe the frequency and intensity of his/her suicidal ideation, the details of any suicide plan, the history of any previous suicide attempts, and any fami ly history of depression or suicide. B. The client was asked to promise to be forthright regarding the current and future strength of his/her suicidal feelings and the ability to control such suicidal urges. C. The client was monitored on an ongoing basi s for his/her suicide potential. D. The client denied any pattern of suicidal ideation and was assessed to be not at risk for harming himself/herself. 6. Refer to Medical Staff for Immediate Physical Needs (6) A. An immediate physical examination was ar ranged for the client, and the medical staff was encouraged to identify rehabilitation programs to aid the client in recovering from chemical dependence. B. Medical staff examined the client, and specific negative medical effects of chemical dependence were identified. C. The medical staff has identified specific recommendations to help remediate the immediate effects of the client's chemical dependence. D. The physician has not identified any physical effects related to the client's chemical dependence. E. Specific chemical dependence remediation behaviors were reviewed with the client. 7. Encourage Healthy Nutrition (7) A. The client was encouraged to maintain healthy nutritional practices. B. Education was provided to the client regarding his/her n utrition needs. C. The client was provided with positive feedback regarding his/her pattern of healthy nutrition. D. The client has not been maintaining healthy nutritional practices and was urged to modify this pattern. 8. Refer to a Dietician or Nutri tionist (8) A. The client was referred to a dietician for an assessment regarding basic nutritional knowledge and skills, usual diet, and nutritional deficiencies. B. The client has met with the dietician, and the results of his/her assessment were revie wed. C. The client displayed an understanding of his/her nutritional functioning as the assessment was reviewed. D. The client displayed a lack of understanding about the information contained in the nutritional assessment and was provided with additiona l feedback in this area. E. The client has not followed through on his/her referral to a dietician and was redirected to do so. 9. Identify Residential Needs (9) A. The client was assisted in identifying his/her residential needs that will be most condu cive to his/her sobriety and mental health stabilization. 