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ATI Mental Health assessment ( 50 Questions)
A nurse is caring for a client who reports a history of frequent alcohol consumption. Which of the following questions should the nurse ask when screening for alcohol use disorder?
"Has a family member indicated that you should cut down on your drinking?”: This question assesses whether there have been any external concerns or criticisms related to the client's alcohol consumption, which is a common feature in alcohol use disorder.
“Have you had a glass of wine in the last week?”: While this question assesses recent alcohol consumption, it does not specifically address problematic drinking patterns or consequences associated with alcohol use disorder.
“Do you drink alcohol with your friends?”: This question addresses social drinking behavior but does not specifically focus on the potential for alcohol use disorder or problematic drinking patterns.
"Do you enjoy drinking alcohol?”: While enjoyment of alcohol may be relevant to the overall assessment, it does not specifically address problematic drinking patterns or consequences associated with alcohol use disorder.
A. "Has a family member indicated that you should cut down on your drinking?”: This question assesses whether there have been any external concerns or criticisms related to the client's alcohol consumption, which is a common feature in alcohol use disorder.
B. “Have you had a glass of wine in the last week?”: While this question assesses recent alcohol consumption, it does not specifically address problematic drinking patterns or consequences associated with alcohol use disorder.
C. “Do you drink alcohol with your friends?”: This question addresses social drinking behavior but does not specifically focus on the potential for alcohol use disorder or problematic drinking patterns.
D. "Do you enjoy drinking alcohol?”: While enjoyment of alcohol may be relevant to the overall assessment, it does not specifically address problematic drinking patterns or consequences associated with alcohol use disorder.