The Nurse Is Performing an Initial Assessment on an Alcoholic

question 30

Multiple Choice

The nurse is performing an initial assessment on an alcoholic patient.Which of the following actions by the nurse would best ensure honest answers?

• A)Not asking personal questions
• B)Having a nonjudgmental attitude
• C)Including the family
• D)Promising the patient not to tell anyone

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