When the Nurse Asks a Patient About Drug Use During

question 27

Multiple Choice

When the nurse asks a patient about drug use during a prenatal history,she might begin the questioning with:

• A) "Do you smoke, drink alcohol, or use drugs?"
• B) "Do you ever use prescription or street drugs?"
• C) "What over-the-counter and prescription drugs have you taken in the past 3 months?"
• D) "We need to know if you take drugs so we can help your baby. "

Understand the importance of patient education and involvement in care to promote safety and prevent accidents.

Knowledge of alternative strategies to physical restraints to enhance patient safety.

Understand the procedures for handling health care related emergencies, such as electrical shock and fire emergencies.

Know the appropriate use of assistive devices and environmental modifications to support patient mobility and safety.

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