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Question 1

When using the Clinical Institute Withdrawal Assessment for Alcohol Scale (CIWA-A), what should the nurse realize that the use of medication for clinically significant symptoms is based upon?
◦ Response to treatment
◦ Designated threshold of severity
◦ Amount of one-to-one attention needed
◦ Temperature, pulse oximetry, and urine output

Question 2

The nurse suspects that a patient is dependent on alcohol rather than abusing alcohol when what is assessed?
◦ The person uses alcohol in physically hazardous situations.
◦ Despite social and interpersonal problems, the person continues to use alcohol.
◦ Alcohol is taken in larger amounts than planned, and there is proof of tolerance.
◦ Recurrent legal problems related to substance abuse are present.


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