When dealing with an alcoholic patient in denial who claims he only drinks in social situations, the nurse will:
1. insist that he stop drinking entirely.
2. point out that the patient is using denial.
3. help the client investigate ways to reduce drinking.
4. provide information on Alcoholics Anonymous.
3
In dealing with patients in denial, the nurse may have to accept the denial while still getting cooperation.
PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: 1243
OBJ: 5 TOP: Denial KEY: Nursing Process Step: Planning
MSC: NCLEX: Psychosocial Integrity
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