The nurse is conducting a holistic assessment of a client with alcoholism. What are the important questions the nurse would ask?Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply.
A. "How is drinking alcohol viewed by your culture?"
B. "Have you ever attended Alcoholics Anonymous meetings?"
C. "Did you see your parents drinking alcohol when you were growing up?"
D. "Have you been in alcohol rehabilitation before now?"
E. "What blood relatives of yours are addicted to alcohol?"
Answer: E
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