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JMatthes

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on: Jul 19, 2018
A nurse suspects that a patient being admitted for outpatient surgery may have a history of alcohol abuse. To further assess this issue, the nurse should consider:
 
  a. using a screening tool, such as AUDIT-C to assess the extent of the abuse.
  b. asking directly if the patient has ever had problems with abusing alcohol.
  c. interviewing the family because the patient is likely to deny having a problem.
  d. addressing the suspicion before discharge since it has no direct effect on the patient's surgery.

Question 2

As a nurse prepares to leave a room he says to his client, Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help you. Which therapeutic technique does this reflect?
 
  A) Offering self
  B) Broad openings
  C) General leads
  D) Making stereotyped comments


Joc

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Reply #1 on: Jul 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A
Screening tools like AUDIT-C increase the accuracy of assessment. Exploring alcohol use before a surgical procedure is important, because excessive use may result in the patient experiencing withdrawal symptoms or other alcohol-related problems postoperatively.

Answer to Question 2

A


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