Nursing assessments must include questions regarding alcohol consumption because
a. It is a social problem that the LPN must ad-dress
b. It can potentiate or decrease the effects of many other drugs
c. It may be necessary for the LPN to plan on assisting the patient through alcohol with-drawal
d. None of the above
B
Yes, alcoholism may be a social problem that needs to be addressed (response A), but of primary importance in prioritizing care would be to determine what, if any, potential interactions exist between alcohol and prescribed or over-the-counter medications (response B). The LPN would need physician orders and support from the physician and other team members to assist the patient through alcohol withdrawal.
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