Which of the following screening instruments is quick and easy to use and has a high level of diagnostic accuracy to detect alcohol abuse?
A. The CAGE questionnaire
B. The HEAT instrument
C. The DRINK tool
D. MMSE
Answer: A. The CAGE questionnaire
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The nurse is developing a client care assignment for a group of unlicensed assistive personnel (UAPs). What is the nurse's first step in planning and assigning clients?
1. Determine what skills can be delegated. 2. Determine the years of experience of each UAP. 3. Determine how much supervision is required for each client assigned. 4. Determine how many clients the agency allows to be delegated to each UAP.