A patient comes to an outpatient appointment obviously intoxicated. The nurse should:
a. explore the patient's reasons for drinking today.
b. arrange admission to an inpatient psychiatric unit.
c. coordinate emergency admission to a detoxification unit.
d. tell the patient, "We cannot see you today because you've been drinking."
ANS: D
One cannot conduct meaningful therapy with an intoxicated patient. The patient should be taken home to recover and then make another appointment.
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