A Patient with a History of Alcohol Misuse Has Been

question 8

Multiple Choice

A patient with a history of alcohol misuse has been admitted for treatment. What should the nurse include in the assessment of this patient?

• A) The use of addiction standards to assess for drinking patterns
• B) The inclusion of objective and subjective input from the patient, including signs of anxiety and patterns of usage
• C) The amount of denial that the patient is exhibiting
• D) The amount of time spent obtaining, using, and recovering from alcohol

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