Which of the following assessment findings are most important in determining the presence of alcohol dependency in a client? Select all that apply
A) Patterns of use
B) Weight loss
C) Fluctuation in appetite
D) Absenteeism from work
E) Blurred vision
F) Blackouts
A, D, F
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People who are dependent on alcohol are driven by the pattern of use and how or when to obtain alcohol. They begin drinking earlier in the day and create opportunities to drink. Loss of work hours, especially on Mondays, becomes a pattern. Blackouts or loss of episodes of time can occur in the early and later stages of the abuse. Weight loss and fluctuation in appetite may be associated with alcohol abuse but not a determining factor. Blurred vision is not significant in the assessment of the disorder.
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