The nurse suspects substance abuse in a 55-year-old patient who has been admitted to the emergency department following a motor vehicle collision. What is the most important reason the nurse would administer the CAGE tool to this patient?
A) The CAGE tool tracks patterns over time
B) The CAGE tool addresses problems at work
C) The CAGE tool tracks the progress of the patient's disease
D) The CAGE tool addresses the patient's denial
D
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A patient is taking chloroquine and complains of the itching sensation that the drug causes. The nurse will instruct the patient to do which of the following to relieve this sensation?
A) Drink liquids and eat light meals B) Take an oatmeal bath C) Take acetaminophen D) Switch to another malaria medication
When does the strategic planning process end?
1. The strategic planning process ends with system implementation. 2. The strategic planning process ends with the review of feedback. 3. The strategic planning process ends with the purchase of the equipment. 4. The strategic planning process ends with the hiring of the IT support staff.
The term evidence-based was first used in:
a. Canada. b. Great Britain. c. the United States. d. Australia.
Which of the following positions does the nurse use for the child who has just returned to the room from a tonsillectomy?
a. elevated head and legs c. on the back and flat b. on the abdomen or side d. on the back or sitting up