Which Factor Has the Greatest Negative Impact on the Use

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which factor has the greatest negative impact on the use of laboratory serum alcohol results in determining legal intoxication?

• A) The variable time it takes to metabolize alcohol in the body
• B) States differs greatly in their definitions of legal intoxication
• C) Legal issues with securing consent for the test from an impaired patient
• D) The relatively short period of time alcohol can be detected in the blood

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