A client who has been arrested eight times in the past year for driving under the influence is admitted for alcohol treatment by judicial mandate. Which statement is most suggestive of alcohol dependence? "I never drink alone, so I don't have a problem." "I'm a family man, and my family doesn't drink." "I drink just a little on rare social occasions." "I've been known to have a beer or two at a ballgame."

The registered nurse working in thè cardiac care clinic is tasked with implementing quality improvement measures. to educate the dlinic staff, the nurse plans an in-service program to introduce concepts of quality improvement and evidence-based practice. additionally, the role of the case manager will be included in the presentation. the nurse plans on nursing care of the patient with congestive heart failure as a template and prepares sample clinical pathways care maps and multidisciplinary action plans. a. describe how clinical pathways are used to coordinate care of caseloads of patients. b. what is the role of the case manager in evaluating a patient's progress? c. what are examples of evidence-based practice tools used for planning patient care?