A Nurse Prepares for an Initial Interaction with a Patient

question 2

Multiple Choice

A nurse prepares for an initial interaction with a patient with a long history of methamphetamine abuse. Which is the nurse's best first action?

• A) Perform a thorough assessment of the patient.
• B) Verify that security services are immediately available.
• C) Self-assess personal attitude, values, and beliefs about this health problem.
• D) Obtain a face shield because oral hygiene is poor in methamphetamine abusers.

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