A nurse is collecting data for a history from a client with acute pancreatitis from alcoholism. Which question is appropriate for the nurse to ask to collect data about alcohol use?
a. "Do you realize that the pain of your pancreatitis is due to your drinking?"
b. "Have you ever felt you should cut down on your drinking?"
c. "Do most of your friends drink alcohol?"
d. "Have you ever thought about hurting yourself because of your drinking?"
ANS: B
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