In your initial post, address the following based on the beginning letter of your last name from your perspective as Brian’s psychiatric nurse practitioner:
1. Identify one screening tool you could use to determine if Brian has a problem with drinking. Why is this tool appropriate to use in this situation?
2. How would motivational interviewing (MI) be helpful for Brian? Provide evidence to support your decision.
3. Identify one resource in your community where a patient could get treatment for substance abuse. Include a link to this resource, if available.
4. What function is served by asking Brian, “How important is it to change your behavior on a scale of 1 to 10, with 10 being very important?”
5. Give an example of one simple and one complex reflection you would use with Brian.
