A new nurse orienting to the unit is preparing to assist with obtaining data for a screening tool to determine whether a client is addicted to methamphetamine. Based upon your knowledge, which of the following tools will be used?
1. B-DAST
2. CAGE questionnaire
3. MAST
4. CIWA-ar
1. B-DAST
Rationale:
The B-DAST (Brief Drug Abuse Screening Test) is used to assess for addiction to substances other than alcohol. The CAGE questionnaire, MAST (Michigan Alcohol Screening Test), and CIWA-ar (Clinical Institute Withdrawal Assessment of Alcohol Revised) are all used to assess for alcohol-related problems.
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The nurse should be aware of what criterion for the safe use of a cane? A) The client's weakness must be bilaterally equal. B) The client must be able to support his full body weight on his arms and upper body. C) The client should first demonstrate that a walker does not provide sufficient support during ambulation. D) The client's weakness must be primarily limited to one side of his body.
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1. "Do you have difficulty starting your stream of urine?" 2. "After you urinate, does your bladder feel full or empty?" 3. "Do you ever have an accident or wet yourself when you sneeze?" 4. "Do you have to hurry to the bathroom when you have to urinate?" 5. "Do you know the results of your recent urine analysis tests?"
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false