A nurse at the detoxification center is assigned to identify and prepare a data record of a client with a history of alcohol abuse. Which of the following evaluation tools is specific to alcohol abuse identification?
A) Addiction Severity Index
B) Diagnostic Interview Schedule
C) Blood Toxicology Screen Test
D) Urine Toxicology Test
B
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The Diagnostic Interview Schedule is the specific evaluation tool for alcohol abuse identification. The Addiction Severity Index is used to determine the degrees of addiction to any drug. A Blood Toxicology Screen Test and a Urine Toxicology Test are common tools to evaluate drug and alcohol content.
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