When collecting information for a psychosocial assessment, the nurse should question which of the following clients about their history of alcohol and drug use?
A)
clients who have a history of substance abuse
B)
clients admitted with elevated drug or alcohol levels
C)
all clients
D)
clients who display unhealthy coping skills
C
Explanation:
A)
All clients should be asked. Even though the questions may not always be answered honestly, it provides an opportunity to help clients who do have questions about alcohol and drug use or would like to share more information with the nurse.
Application
Assessment
Psychosocial Integrity: Coping and Adaptation
B)
All clients should be asked. Even though the questions may not always be answered honestly, it provides an opportunity to help clients who do have questions about alcohol and drug use or would like to share more information with the nurse.
Application
Assessment
Psychosocial Integrity: Coping and Adaptation
C)
All clients should be asked. Even though the questions may not always be answered honestly, it provides an opportunity to help clients who do have questions about alcohol and drug use or would like to share more information with the nurse.
Application
Assessment
Psychosocial Integrity: Coping and Adaptation
D)
All clients should be asked. Even though the questions may not always be answered honestly, it provides an opportunity to help clients who do have questions about alcohol and drug use or would like to share more information with the nurse.
Application
Assessment
Psychosocial Integrity: Coping and Adaptation
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