A Patient with a History of Heavy Alcohol Use Is

question 21

Multiple Choice

A patient with a history of heavy alcohol use is seen at the clinic with acute gastritis. Which statement by the patient indicates that the patient is in the contemplation stage of change?

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

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