In Response to a Question Regarding the Use of Alcohol

question 26

Multiple Choice

In response to a question regarding the use of alcohol, a patient asks the nurse why the nurse needs to know. What is the reason for needing this information?

• A) This information is necessary to determine the patient's reliability.
• B) Alcohol can interact with all medications and can make some diseases worse.
• C) The nurse needs to be able to teach the patient about the dangers of alcohol use.
• D) This information is not necessary unless a drinking problem is obvious.

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