A Nurse Performing an Assessment Interview for a Patient with a Substance

question 19

Multiple Choice

A nurse performing an assessment interview for a patient with a substance use disorder decides to use a standardized rating scale. Which scales are appropriate?

• A) Addiction Severity Index (ASI)
• B) Brief Drug Abuse Screen Test (B-DAST)
• C) Abnormal Involuntary Movement Scale (AIMS)
• D) Cognitive Capacity Screening Examination (CCSE)
• E) Recovery Attitude and Treatment Evaluator (RAATE)

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Definitions:

Correlation

A quantitative measure that demonstrates the extent of simultaneous variation between two or more variables.

Prolonged Stress

Refers to a chronic state of stress that lasts for an extended period of time, potentially leading to negative health outcomes.

Cortisol Levels

The concentration of cortisol, a hormone produced by the adrenal glands, which is often measured to assess stress response or adrenal function.

Epinephrine Levels

The concentration of epinephrine, also known as adrenaline, a hormone and neurotransmitter involved in the body's fight-or-flight response.