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The client is being admitted for surgery. During the admission assessment, the client states that she usually has 8 to 10 alcoholic drinks a day. How should the nurse reply?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Admitting to 8 to 10 alcoholic drinks a day is suggestive of alcoholism. It is important to know when the client last had a drink of alcohol in order to anticipate the onset of withdrawal symptoms. The type of alcohol the client drinks, how long the client has been drinking, and why the client drinks are not the key issues. The key issue is when to anticipate withdrawal symptoms.