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mp14 · **on:** Jul 16, 2018

A nurse at the detoxification center is assigned to identify and prepare a data record of a
client with a history of alcohol abuse. What evaluation tool is specific to alcohol abuse
identification?

A) Addiction Severity Index
B) Diagnostic Interview Schedule
C) Blood toxicology screen test
D) Urine toxicology test

Question 2

Nurses must upgrade all skills when working in a healthcare setting. For which of the following nursing skills is it a priority to be upgraded to meet the increasing client acuity in extended care?

A) Cognitive skills
B) Technical skills
C) Leadership skills
D) Legal/ethical skills

Athena23 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 16, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

C
Feedback:
Client acuity in extended care is steadily increasing. Therefore, nurses working in this area must continuously upgrade their skills and competencies to meet these growing responsibilities. As the need for nurses to function as leaders increases, effective leadership skills become more important. A competent leader must be able to direct and influence the actions of others effectively.