The nurse is assigned to take care of an unconscious client in a ...

[jc611]

The nurse is assigned to take care of an unconscious client in a healthcare facility. What is an appropriate guideline for the nurse to consider when communicating with the unconscious client?
 
  A) Always assume the client can see the nurse.
  B) The nurse should introduce him- or herself if the client moves his or her hand.
  C) The nurse should talk to the family about the client.
  D) Describe what the client can expect.

Question 2

A nurse at the detoxification center is assigned to identify and prepare a data record of a client with a history of alcohol abuse. Which of the following evaluation tools is specific to alcohol abuse identification?
 
  A) Addiction Severity Index
  B) Diagnostic Interview Schedule
  C) Blood Toxicology Screen Test
  D) Urine Toxicology Test

[Athena23]

Answer to Question 1

D
Feedback:
Use these guidelines for communicating with the unconscious client:
Always assume the client can hear you. Introduce yourself. Explain what you are going to do. Talk to the client. Describe what the client can expect (cold, wet, pressure).
Do not talk about the client or the client's family in his or her presence.

Answer to Question 2

B
Feedback:
The Diagnostic Interview Schedule is the specific evaluation tool for alcohol abuse identification. The Addiction Severity Index is used to determine the degrees of addiction to any drug. A Blood Toxicology Screen Test and a Urine Toxicology Test are common tools to evaluate drug and alcohol content.

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