An elderly client in an assisted living facility has become depressed after his fracture and has begun to drink large amounts of alcohol
He admits to the nurse that has had a problem with his alcohol use for many years and wants to quit drinking. The nurse should advise him to
A) forget about getting treatment as his age will make it too difficult to quit drinking.
B) consider trying to quit on his own by having more self-control.
C) consider being admitted to a rehabilitation center for drug dependency.
D) enter a detoxification facility.
C
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