The nurse is conducting a holistic assessment of a patient with alcoholism. What are the important questions to ask?
1. "How is drinking alcohol viewed by your culture?"
2. "Have you ever attended Alcoholic Anonymous meetings?"
3. "Did you see your parents drinking alcohol when you were growing up?"
4. "Have you been in alcohol rehabilitation before now?"
5. "What blood relatives of yours are addicted to alcohol?"
Correct Answer: 1,3,5
Rationale: Biological, environmental, and cultural questions are valid questions to ask during a holistic assessment. Participation in a rehabilitation program refers to treatment, and does not have relevance to a holistic assessment. Participation in Alcoholics Anonymous refers to treatment, and does not have relevance to a holistic assessment.
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