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While conducting an interview with a psychiatricmental health client, the nurse is observing the client's facial expressions and nonverbal cues. The nurse's observations facilitate the assessment of the client's:
 
  A) Demeanor
  B) Temperament
  C) Mood
  D) Affect

Question 2

While conducting an admission interview with a client in the emergency department, the nurse suspects that the client may be a heavy user of alcohol.
 
  Which of the following assessment tools can help the nurse screen for potentially problematic alcohol use?
  A) PERSONS
  B) CAGE
  C) CIWA-Ar
  D) MSE



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Answer to Question 1

Ans: D
Feedback:
Affect refers to the physical manifestations of the client's mood and is assessed by observing the client's facial expression in conjunction with other nonverbal clues.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: B
Feedback:
A short screening tool such as the CAGE screening questionnaire can be useful at the outset to identify whether alcohol use is problematic. Once alcohol withdrawal is suspected, a screening tool such as the CIWA-Ar can assist nurses to identify the severity of symptoms.



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