Author Question: What is the easiest way for a nurse to screen for persons who have or are at risk for developing ... (Read 66 times)

ishan · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

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