While obtaining a social history on a male patient regarding patterns of alcohol use, the nurse becomes aware that the patient may have a drinking problem. The nurse continues assessing the patient using the CAGE questionnaire
Which questions would the nurse ask? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. "Have you ever felt annoyed by criticism of your drinking?"
2. "Have you ever felt the desire to stop drinking?"
3. "Have you ever taken a drink first thing in the morning?"
4. "Have you ever felt the need to cut down on drinking?"
5. "Have you ever felt guilty about drinking?"
1,3,4,5
Rationale 1: Annoyance at being criticized for drinking is one of the areas assessed by the CAGE questionnaire.
Rationale 2: This question is not part of the CAGE questionnaire.
Rationale 3: Asking about drinking first thing in the morning is part of the CAGE questionnaire.
Rationale 4: Asking about feeling the need to cut down on drinking is part of the CAGE questionnaire.
Rationale 5: Guilt about drinking is assessed by the CAGE questionnaire.
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