A 73-Yr-Old Patient Is Admitted for Pancreatitis

question 10

Multiple Choice

A 73-yr-old patient is admitted for pancreatitis. Which tool would be the most appropriate for the nurse to use during the admission assessment?

• A)Mini-Mental State Examination
• B)Drug Abuse Screening Test (DAST-10)
• C)Screening Test-Geriatric Version (SMAST-G)
• D)Clinical Institute Withdrawal Assessment of Alcohol Scale, Revised (CIWA-Ar)

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Definitions:

Supportive Behaviors

Actions that promote the well-being of others and offer assistance or encouragement.

Initiating Behaviors

Actions taken to start processes, introduce changes or influence group activities towards achieving goals.

Coaching Strategy

An approach or technique employed to direct, instruct, and train a person or group of people, with the aim to achieve some goal or develop specific skills.

Storming Stage

A phase in team development characterized by conflict and competition as group members seek to establish their roles.