The nurse is assigned to a patient who has been in the hospital for 24 hours with a diagnosis of acute alcohol intoxication. The patient states, "I am so stressed out in my marriage and with my job
Drinking is the only way that I can relieve that stress." What priority intervention would be beneficial for this patient?
A) Commit the patient to a state mental health facility.
B) Refer the patient to a comprehensive treatment program.
C) Make an appointment for the patient to see a psychiatrist.
D) Inform that there are other methods to relieve stress other than drinking alcohol.
B
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