During the initial intake assessment of a drug user, the nurse should attempt to obtain which subjective data? (Select all that apply.)
a. Usual pattern of use
b. Specific drug
c. Previous arrests
d. Amount of drug used
e. Time of last use
ANS: A, B, D, E
Determining the drug, strength, frequency, last use, and pattern of use is the basic database on a substance abuser.
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