In preparing to assess a patient's pattern of substance use, which instrument does the nurse administer that includes four "yes" or "no" questions?

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The CAGE questionnaire is a tool used to assess a patient's pattern of substance use. It consists of four "yes" or "no" questions aimed at identifying potential problems with alcohol. The acronym CAGE stands for Cut down, Annoyed, Guilty, and Eye-opener, which are the key themes of the questions asked.

In Preparing to Assess a Patient's Pattern of Substance Use