Multiple Choice
The nurse believes that a client being admitted for a surgical procedure may have a drinking problem.How should the nurse further evaluate this possibility?
A) By asking directly if the client has ever had a problem with alcohol
B) By holistically assessing the client,using the Clinical Institute Withdrawal Assessment scale
C) By using a screening tool such as the CAGE questionnaire
D) By referring the client for physician evaluation
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