Author Question: The nurse should assess a patient for which criteria of addiction? (Select all that apply.) a. ... (Read 51 times)

Beheh · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

The nurse should assess a patient for which criteria of addiction? (Select all that apply.)

a. Excessive use of the substance
b. Increase in social function
c. Uncontrollable consumption
d. Increase in economic function
e. Psychological disturbances

Question 2

What impact will the Affordable Care Act have on nursing homes and long-term care centers when fully implemented? (Select all that apply.)

a. A weaker consumer complaint system
b. Better training for state inspectors
c. Program to support national criminal background checks
d. Public disclosure of nursing home owners and operators
e. Training of nursing assistants in the care of people with dementia

akpaschal · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, C, E
Criteria for addiction include excessive use of the substance, a decrease in social function, uncontrollable consumption, a decrease in economic function, and psychological disturbances.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B, C, D, E
The Affordable Care Act will result in a stronger consumer complaint system, better training for state inspectors, a program to support national criminal background checks, public disclosure of nursing home owners and operators, and training for nursing assistants in the care of people with dementia.