Author Question: The nurse suspects a client has a substance abuse problem. Which of the following data would support ... (Read 78 times)

sam.t96 · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

The nurse suspects a client has a substance abuse problem. Which of the following data would support the use? (Select all that apply.)

a. laughing at inappropriate times
b. unkept or inappropriate appearance
c. controlled emotions
d. memory loss
e. insomnia alternating with long periods of sleep
f. consistently punctual

Question 2

When teaching a male client about the screening tools is used for prostate cancer, the nurse would include screening for which of the following in the teaching plan?

a. urine screen for protein c. serum testosterone
b. PSA-serum level d. complete blood count

JaynaD87 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A, B, D, E
General assessment findings for a client participating in substance abuse:
D--depression
R--reduced self-control
U--unkept appearance
G--gives excuses (absenteeism, memory loss, etc.)
S--sleep disturbance

Answer to Question 2

B
The risk factors for the development of prostate cancer include family history of this type of cancer, a diet high in animal fat, and an increasing risk with age. Screen tools or tumor marks used to detect the possibility of prostate cancer would include screening for PSA-serum level.