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ishan

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What is the easiest way for a nurse to screen for persons who have or are at risk for developing alcohol- or drug-related problems?
 
  a. A laboratory test, which, although somewhat expensive, is very accurate
  b. Having teachers watch for inappropriate, inebriated behaviors in the classroom
  c. Paper-and-pencil tests concerning self-report of personal habits
  d. Testing a hair sample, which is nonintrusive and relatively inexpensive

Question 2

What intervention is considered the most effective approach for getting an addict into treatment?
 
  a. Arranging a planned confrontation from people with leverage
  b. Taking the addict to the emergency department for a psychiatric admission
  c. Calling the police and having the addict taken to jail
  d. Waiting until the addict recognizes the need for treatment


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dajones82

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Reply #1 on: Jul 8, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A


ishan

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Reply 2 on: Jul 8, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Gracias!

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