The nurse is determining a patient's degree of dependence on a substance. Which screening tool should the nurse use to help with this assessment? Select all that apply.
A. Clinical Institute Withdrawal Assessment of Alcohol-Revised
B. CAGE questionnaire
C. Michigan Alcohol Screening Test
D. Clinical Opiate Withdrawal Scale
E. Brief Drug Abuse Screening Test
Answer: E
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A) "I should rub the ointment on my head where I want the hair to grow." B) "I should start to notice hair growth in about 6 to 8 weeks." C) "I will report serious adverse effects to the doctor immediately." D) "My hair regrowth will be permanent."
The key to achieving the goals of Health for All in the 21st Century (HEALTH21) is the world-wide:
a. cure of communicable disease. b. technological development of all nations. c. availability of health care insurance. d. implementation of primary health care.
A client is assessed as having a fever, productive cough, and chest pain. The symptoms of pneumonia include fever, productive cough, and chest pain. What conclusion can most accurately be drawn about this client?
a. The client has pneumonia. b. The client needs to be hospitalized. c. The client probably has pneumonia. d. The client should be started on antibiotics as soon as possible.