The Nurse Is Conducting a Holistic Assessment of a Client

question 10

Multiple Choice

The nurse is conducting a holistic assessment of a client with alcoholism. What are the important questions the nurse would ask? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply.

• A) "How is drinking alcohol viewed by your culture?"
• B) "Have you ever attended Alcoholics Anonymous meetings?"
• C) "Did you see your parents drinking alcohol when you were growing up?"
• D) "Have you been in alcohol rehabilitation before now?"
• E) "What blood relatives of yours are addicted to alcohol?"

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