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)
Correct Answer:

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