A Patient with a History of Heavy Alcohol Use Is

question 15

Multiple Choice

A patient with a history of heavy alcohol use is diagnosed with acute gastritis.Which statement by the patient indicates a willingness to stop alcohol use?

• A) "I am older and wiser now, and I think I can change my drinking behavior."
• B) "Alcohol has never bothered my stomach before. I think I likely have the flu."
• C) "My drinking is affecting my stomach, but some drugs will help me feel better."
• D) "People say that I drink too much, but I really feel pretty good most of the time."

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