Following involvement in a motor vehicle collision, a middle-aged adult client is admitted to the hospital with multiple facial fractures. The client's blood alcohol level is high on admission. Which PRN prescription should be administered if the client begins to exhibit signs and symptoms of delirium tremens (DTs)?

"If the client decides not to report their friend to the police, it is still a good idea to collect the evidence." Understanding: This statement acknowledges the importance of preserving evidence even if the client chooses not to involve the police. Collecting evidence can be crucial for future legal proceedings or for the client's own decision-making process.
-"Even if the client will not call the police, the nurse should advise the police of what has happened." No understanding: This statement suggests that the nurse should bypass the client's autonomy and directly involve the police without the client's consent. It fails to recognize the importance of respecting the client's autonomy and confidentiality.
-"The client has to consent in order for me to document his injuries in the chart." Understanding: This statement demonstrates an understanding of the importance of obtaining the client's consent before documenting any information related to their care, including injuries, in their medical chart.
-"Consent is not required to collect evidence from a person who has been sexually assaulted." No understanding: This statement is incorrect. Consent is always required, even when collecting evidence from a person who has been sexually assaulted. Failing to obtain consent could violate the individual's rights and lead to legal and ethical repercussions.
-"The sexual assault exam should only be done by a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner, the Emergency Room attending physician, or other expert." Understanding: This statement correctly
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identifies that sexual assault exams should ideally be performed by trained professionals, such as Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners or emergency room physicians with expertise in forensic examinations. These professionals are better equipped to handle the sensitive nature of such exams and collect evidence effectively.

A. The CAGE questionnaire focuses on four key aspects related to alcohol use: efforts to Cut down, Annoyance with questions about drinking, feelings of Guilt about drinking, and using alcohol as an "Eye-opener" in the morning. Exploring these aspects in depth can provide valuable information about the client's relationship with alcohol and potential problems.

B. While information about consumption, liver enzymes, and gastrointestinal complaints is important for assessing alcohol-related issues, these are not specifically addressed by the CAGE questionnaire.
C. Cancer screening results, anger, gastritis, and daily alcohol intake are relevant to assessing the client's overall health and alcohol use but are not directly related to the questions asked in the
CAGE questionnaire.
D. While information about minimizing drinking, missing family events, guilt about drinking, and daily alcohol intake may provide insight into the client's alcohol use, these aspects are not specifically addressed by the questions in the CAGE questionnaire.