Asked by Rahul Sharma on May 11, 2024

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A nurse is preparing to assess a client for alcohol use. Which clinical tool would be appropriate for this task?

A) Cut down, annoyed, guilty, and eye-opener (CAGE)
B) Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9)
C) Mini-Cog
D) Wong-Baker FACES (Wong-Baker FACES Pain Rating Scale)

CAGE

A brief questionnaire used in health screening for detecting potential problems with alcohol abuse, based on four simple questions.

Patient Health Questionnaire

A self-administered diagnostic tool for common mental health disorders used by healthcare professionals.

Mini-Cog

A brief screening tool used to assess cognitive function, specifically to screen for cognitive impairment and dementia, through memory and attention tasks.

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Xavier MahimairajMay 13, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The CAGE questionnaire is specifically designed to screen for alcohol use and potential abuse, making it the appropriate tool for assessing a client for alcohol use.