Which of the following tests is beneficial for a nurse to detect alcoholic behaviors when assessing a client with alcohol dependence?
A) CAGE screening test C) Rule of one hundreds
B) Blood alcohol level D) Breath alcohol concentration test
A
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When the nurse and client are engaged in the process of exchanging information, this process is:
a. communication c. listening b. hearing d. rapport
An adult student has had difficulty in school in the past and thinks he may have a learning disability, but unfortunately it is fruitless to get tested because there is nothing that can be done at this late date
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
When a client does not respond to verbal stimuli, to determine level of consciousness the nurse should
a. apply pressure across the client's nail bed. b. ask the client to squeeze the nurse's fingers. c. check deep tendon reflexes. d. lightly pinch the skin of the hand.
Explain why using the 90-90-90 position is important when the patient is up in a chair or wheelchair.
What will be an ideal response?