A Team of Nurses for a Medical Surgical Unit Has

question 3

Multiple Choice

A team of nurses for a medical surgical unit has been assigned to develop an alcohol screening and brief interventions (SBI) program for their department. Which of the following steps should they take during the development stage?

• A)Review current alcohol SBI recommendations from the Joint Commission on Accreditation.
• B)Develop a plan to train health-care personnel on the use of the alcohol SBI.
• C)Both A and B.
• D)Conduct a process evaluation.

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Definitions:

Atherosclerosis

A disease characterized by the buildup of plaque inside arteries, leading to reduced or blocked blood flow.

Arteriosclerosis

A condition characterized by the thickening, hardening, and loss of elasticity of the walls of arteries, leading to restricted blood flow.

Angina Pectoris

A disorder involving a restricted blood supply to the myocardium, which results in chest pain and restricted breathing.

Diastolic Pressure

The lower number in a blood pressure reading, representing the pressure in the arteries when the heart is resting between beats.