What Nursing Action Should Be Implemented When Dealing with a Patient

question 30

Multiple Choice

What nursing action should be implemented when dealing with a patient who is an alcoholic in denial and claims to only drink in social situations?

• A) Insist that he stop drinking entirely.
• B) Point out that the patient is using denial.
• C) Help the patient investigate ways to reduce drinking.
• D) Provide information on Alcoholics Anonymous.

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